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Whiskey's Steakhouse & Saloon

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 4:35 PM

Address
885 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
Facility History
58 inspections
25 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12

Food Container Labels

The spray bottles containing cooking oil in the kitchen should be properly labeled. The color of the cooking oil is similar to that of the chlorine-based sanitizer in the basement.

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Avoid over filling the drawers on the cooking line. The lettuce and other food items or the top drag along the bottom of the containers or surfaces above the drawer.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Replace the broken drawer face to the flip top unit to the right of the support pole. The bottom of the drawer face is not attached to the remainder of the drawer.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Clean the floor beneath and behind the bar equipment to remove garnishes straws and bottle caps.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department