Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill

June 4, 2024 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings21
critical findings5

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Inside both flip top units raw chicken- 52F Shrimp- 47F Salmon- 47F. Hamburger 47F. PIC stated the food had been there over night he removed the food and discarded. All foods stored under the unit were also removed. The unit is running at 49F
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)critical

Inspector note: Provide proper date marking. Properly dispose of food not date marked and held above 41F for more than 7 days.
code 590.003/3-501.18-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical

Inspector note: Food items expired. Sour cream chicken salad. PIC removed all expired food items.
code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: Prep sink in direct to waste. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. Contact licensed plumber and provide invoice at re inspection.
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: UPSTAIRS- Observed a leak under the 3 bay sink in the warewash area. a leak at the faucet at the 3 bay sink. a leak coming from the AC unit over the high temp dish machine. a leak at the prep sink in the warewash area. a leak at the hand sink in the bar area. a leak at the hand sink next to the pizza oven. High temperature dishmachine is not working in the warewash area. Dishmachine in the bar area not working properly. BASEMENT Observed a leak in the basement coming from pipe. Observed water on the basement floor near the bathroom. Contact a licensed plumber to repair all plumbing issues. Provide invoices from a licensed plumber at re inspection.
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No procedure or supplies for vomit and diarrhea kit. Provide complete vomit clean up kit. Emailed PIC the supplies and instructions.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Date marking is not maintained on all prepared foods. Provide date marking on foods that is prepared and stored in refrigerator unit for 24 hours at 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: No indicators next to foods on menu that are served raw or undercooked. Provide reminder/disclosure for consumer advisory on all menus.
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Both flip top refrigeration units temperature 49F. Contact a licensed professional to repair both units.
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: No temperature measuring device for dishmachine. Provide an irreversible thermometer or 160 themal strips.
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test kit onsite. Provide test kist.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No detergent for the dishmachine in the bar area. Provide proper commerical grade dish machine detergent.
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed rat droppings in the basement on the stairs leading down to the basement and behind the pizza oven. Observed flies in the basement. Clean to remove all rat droppings. PIC stated she reached out to a licensed exterminator and they gave her a quote. She was able to provide me the quote. Recommended reaching out and getting another quote. Provide a detailed licensed extermination report.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed wiping clothes not being properly stored. Ensure staff is using sanitizer buckets to store wiping clothes.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Provide food grade containers with lids for all food items.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: No conspicuous thermometers inside the refrigeration units. Provide thermometer inside all refrigeration units.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Replace worn gaskets in the walk in freezer unit.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy grease build up on the hood vent. Hood sticker expires at the end of June. Clean to remove all grease build up. Contact company to scheudule next hood inspection. Mop sink- Clean and organize mop sink. Properly store mops. Clean the side of the pizza oven.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Bowls and pots not being stored properly. Ensure all bowl are inverted.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Clean floors and under shelving throughout the establishment. Observed utensils food items and debris on and under the equipment. Clean light shields in the kitchen area to remove bugs and debris. Clean and organize basement area. Remove stagnant water from the basement floor and all debis on the floor. Clean heavy soil build up on the walls in back of the 3 bay sink. Clean all rice on the floor in the back room leading to the back door.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Provide proper door sweep to exterior doors. Repair door to remove all day light and repair weather striping around the door.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on October 4, 2023: 21 findings appeared for the first time.

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