Boston Burger

November 28, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings23
critical findings5

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Failed findings

(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed employee cutting up lemons and not wearing gloves. Corrected on site. Ensure employees are trained properly on glove use.
code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Baked beans and chili 77 degrees hot holding unit. All foods must be reheated to 165 degrees on stove top before being placed in hot holding unit. Chef removed and reheated to 183 degrees.
code 590.003/3-403.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Bake beans and chili at 77F on the hot holding line. PIC removed and reheated to 183F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical

Inspector note: Marinara sauce and salsa expired 11/23. PIC removed and discarded. Provide proper training on expired foods.
code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed employee cutting up lemons with bare hands. Ensure staff is trained on bare hand contact with RTE foods.
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC- Properly train all staff in hot holding cold holding reheating employee illness. Provide anti-choking certificate.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: No temperature measuring devices for dishmachine. Provide an irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips. Pressure gauge not working to determine PSI. Repair.
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Can opener heavily soiled. Clean to remove heavy soil. Corrected onsite.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector note: All handsinks temperature were fluctuating between 70F-90F. Ensure staff is trained to notify PIC of temperture change in water for proper hand washing. Contact plumber.
code 590.005/5-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels next to the stove and next to the ice machine in the basement. Provide proper means for drying hands.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Remove fly paper from ceiling in the basement. Provide detailed licensed extermination report.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed food handler without hair restraints. Provide proper hair restraints.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed knives stored in between shelving on the food line. Properly store knives.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: No conspicuous thermometers in any of the refrigerators. Provide suitable thermometers.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean the exterior of the dishmachine clean the back splash in dish area. Clean and replace stained ceiling tiles replace missing ceiling tiles in kitchen and lower prep. Clean all dust from ceiling vents- bathroom included. Clean floor in walk in refrigerator. Repair missing wall trim in soda area (basement).
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Observed the water not draining in the prep sink. Repair.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Clean grounds around outside grease containers to remove debris.
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Provide tight closing lids with channel locks. Clean containers to remove debris.
code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: Provide covered waste receptacles in both bathrooms.
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Repair/replace missing coving in lower food prep area.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Provide proper door sweep to exterior door. Remove all daylight.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: No how to wash signage on any of the handwash sinks. Provide signage. Will email over literatue.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: hot line/replace burnt ot lights walk in units/provide adequate lighting in units
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on March 15, 2023: 23 findings appeared for the first time.

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