Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill

August 18, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings14
critical findings4

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Observed chicken and other meats being stored in the flip top refrigeration unit the containers were over filled and the meats/chicken temperature was 52F. The staff member removed all the meat/chicken and placed back into the walk in refrigeration unit.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed 2 pans of rice being stored on the steam table. The rice was 58F. The steam table was not turned on. Spoke to the manager on the phone and addressed this issue. Staff turned on the steam table discarded the rice. Ensure staff is trained on hot and cold holding.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed soiled cutting boards counters and kitchen equipment interior and exterior of all refrigeration units. Observed no sanitizer bucket wiping cloths being used. Clean and sanitize cutting boards counters all kitchen equipment and refrigeration units to remove soil. Provide sanitizer buckets with sanitizer and wiping cloths.
code 590.004/4-703.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed a leak under the sink next to the stove and a leak under the prep sink next to the warewash. Contact licensed plumber to repair leaks. Observed stagnant water in the mop closet. Ensure water is draining properly and staff is trained to drain or report an issue. Contact licensed plumber if the drain needs to be repaired.
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Ensure that the staff is trained on hot and cold holding staff is using sanitizer buckets with sanitizer and wiping cloths. All kitchen equipment is being cleaned and sanitized all kitchen equipment is being clean and sanitized after every use. Ensure staff is turning on steam table and taking food temperatures. Ensure staff is trained properly on storing food items with lids/covers.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Observed stainless steal containers being stored in the flip top refrigeration units with no lids. Provide proper covering.
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed sponges in the sink behind the bar. Discontinue using sponges.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Observed the walk in freezer unit door not closing properly. Ensure door can close.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed frost build up in the walk in freezer unit. Defrost.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector note: Observed pot and pans on the drying rack in the warewash area not being properly stored. Provide proper storage. Store inverted.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outdoor Storage Surface (C)

Inspector note: Observed grease on top of the grease containers. Clean to remove grease.
code 590.005/5-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy soil on the back splash behind the warewash. Clean to remove heavy soil. Observed dishes and a cloth being stored on the dish machine. Clean and organize this area. Properly store dishes. Observed missing tiles over the dish machine. Repair or replace tiles. Observed clutter and soiled floors inside the dry storage area. Clean and organize. Observed onion peals on the floor under the shelving. Clean floors to remove.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Observed exterior in the back with no door sweep. Provide proper door sweep on exterior doors.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: No hand wash signage. Provide hand wash signage at the hand sink behind the bar.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on March 20, 2025: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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