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Friday, February 23, 2024 at 7:22 PM

Address
15 WESTLAND AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
RF
Violations
7 total
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
75 inspections
33 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Kit not complete (reviewed with PIC)

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-204.112-PF
✓ Corrected

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

Walk in refrigeration units missing thermometers

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 590.005/5-204.11-PF

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

No hand sink in or near ware washing area

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.003/3-307.11-C

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Flowers are being stored in walk in refrigeration with food

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.12-C

Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Built up soils on fryolators and cooking equipment

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Soils on light shields Built up grease and debris on self contained hood system Built up soils on Floor walls and ceiling in food prep area

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Soils on light shields in prep area Missing and stained ceiling tiles in back area outside walk in units Floor not smooth durable and easily cleanable in walk in unit and outside walk in units Doors to walk in units in need of painting Insulation around HVAC and pipes exposed

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department