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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 3:53 PM

Address
140 CLARENDON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FT
Violations
8 total
⚠ 5 major
Facility History
52 inspections
27 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-602.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Food Labels (Pf)

Provide labels listing all ingredients for grab n go fruit cups.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-204.112-PF
✓ Corrected

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

Provide an irreversible thermometer for the high temp dish machine.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.112-PF
✓ Corrected

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Unable to verify hot water sanitiation reading at the high temp machine(guage is broken no irreversible thermometer) Repair machine Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. 3 bay sink to be used until repairs are complete

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Clean the interior of the ice machine to remove soils.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.007/7-102.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Items in the walk in refrigerator & freezer observed stored on the floor.Discontinue Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-502.11-C

(A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)

High temp dish machine rinse guage is not operating.Repair Upon re-inspection The rinse guage is reading 140F Temp strip is reading in compliance Repair the guage Ok to use the machine PIC will monitor

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR L1
✓ Corrected

No posted allergen awareness or choke safe certificates.Provide current certificates from a full time employee.

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department