Boston Backbay Cafe

February 24, 2011 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings20
  • critical findings6

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Failed findings

  • Cold Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Cooked eggs are 58F Cooked roast beef sandwich is 57F. Foods in the service should be 41F or below during cold holding
    code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
    code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: Food particles are visible on clean pots and pans during storage. Cutting boards are heavily soiled. Clean and sanitize according to the food code
    code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Person in charge Assignedcritical
    Inspector note: No manager on site to oversee day to day operations
    code M-2-101.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Knowledgecritical
    Inspector note: No food allergen certification provide
    code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: P.I.C is not overseeing day to day operations. No sanitizer set up at the three bay sink or for wiping cloths. Food contact surfaces are soiled. Refrigeration not operating properly. No allergen information posted. No handwashing procedures visible.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Slicer is soiled - can opener is soiled. Clean on a more frequent basis Panini machines are heavily soiled
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Thermometers Provided
    Inspector note: No food thermometer provide
    code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Raw eggs - place on bottom shelf in refrigeration during storage
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    Inspector note: No hair restraints worn by food preparers
    code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Handle on slicer is broken repair as needed
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Sandwich unit is not working properly repair as discussed Resurface shelving inder sandwich unit from visible stains -beside grill/hood area • Top of grease trap should be re-surfaced to remove rust and visible soils
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Test Kit Provided
    Inspector note: NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS PROVIDE
    code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Wiping cloth solution not set up - - soiled cloths
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean shelving in the self-service refrigeration unit from all visible food spills stains and soils Clean around coffee station from old food spills stains and soils Clean all stainless steel throughout kitchen area - clean all the runners / interior and exterior of refrigeration units from old food spills stains and soils
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: No soap or paper towels at handsink [rear] No soap at hansink [ front ] PROVIDE
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Clean floors throughout busi ness from all visible soils
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Clean walls throughout the kitchen from all visible soils
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Keep all personal belongings segragatred away from foods and food service
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Soiled Linen Storage
    Inspector note: Soiled aprons placed throughout kitchen area keep stored in a segragated area - such as a bag or sack. this will reduce any rodent activity
    code 44-4-802/03.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 4, 2010: 20 findings appeared for the first time.

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