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W Boston Banquets Main Kitchen

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 6:58 PM

Address
100 STUART ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
21 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.002/2-301.14-P
✓ Corrected

When to Wash (P)

At the start of the inspection the handwash sink with noted as dry During the inspection an employee from the kitchen left and returned to the kitchen multiple times and changed tasks with washing hands prior to putting on gloves- Review handwashing procedures

Why This Matters

ILLNESS TRANSMISSION: 70% of foodborne outbreaks traced to poor handwashing. Unwashed hands after restroom carry 10 billion bacteria including E. coli. One contaminated hand can spread bacteria to 7 surfaces in 10 seconds. Causes 48 million illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

Wash hands for 20 seconds minimum with soap and 100°F water: After restroom ALWAYS, Before food prep, After touching face/hair/clothing, Between raw and ready-to-eat foods, After handling garbage, Every 30 minutes during continuous prep, After any contamination risk.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.112-PF

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

High temperature dish machine with a rinse temperature of 131F after running numerous times Discontinue use and properly repair 3 bay sink with quats sanitizer at 300ppm from an automated dispenser and an additional warewashing machine in the main kitchen available for use until proper repairs are made

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Interiors of refrigeration with soils

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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