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Beacon Hill Books & Cafe
May 30, 2023 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeEating & Drinking
- failed findings12
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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(B) & (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (Pf )criticalInspector note: In response to a complaint of illness an inspection was conducted. During the inspection it was discovered that the ill individual associated with the report of illness is an employee and is on site. Following a phone conversation with Principal Inspector Tracy Seneschal under the direction of Director Thomas McAdams the employee was instructed that they may not be onsite. Prior to returning to work the employee shall contact the Boston Public Health Commission for guidance and requirements before returning to the workplace
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Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)criticalInspector note: Quats sanitizer set up at the time of the inspection tested well above 500ppm- Review with staff and properly set up quats sanitizer to 150-400ppm Corrected on site
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Where to Wash (Pf)Inspector note: Observed staff washing hands at the 3 bay sink- Wash hands at handsinks
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(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)Inspector note: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff
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Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)Inspector note: No metal stem thermometer available at the time of the inspection- Provide
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Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)Inspector note: No irreversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection- Provide
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Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)Inspector note: No test kit available at the time of the inspection for quats sanitizer- Provide
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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)Inspector note: There are 2 handwashing sinks available for use in the kitchen. One is in the food prep area and one is located next to the warewashing area. The sink in the prep area was blocked in by new shelving and was full of equipment. The sink at the warewashing area was blocked by a waste receptacle and stacked cardboard. All handwashing sinks shall be fully accesible- Corrected on site
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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)Inspector note: No paper towels available at the time of the inspection- Corrected
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Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)Inspector note: Multiple employees in kitchen with no hair restraints-
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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)Inspector note: Numerous damp/soiled wiping cloths on counters in kitchen and at the expresso station- Maintain in sanitizer solution
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(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)Inspector note: During the inspection I observed a taller employee passing through the coffee area where the wine glasses are stored inverted from the ceiling. Due to his height his hair was coming into contact with the equipment. Provide alternative area for equipment or new procedures to ensure cleanliness of glasses.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on November 7, 2022: 12 findings appeared for the first time.
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