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Bourbon St. Cafe

April 4, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings11
critical findings5

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: There are large amounts of items out for prep. Chicken that has already been cooked but is awaiting marinating and grilling is out at room temperature 125F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: There is a man cutting chicken in the back with a cut on his upper arm. He dabbed at the cut with a paper towel and then began cutting chicken again. He was instructed to cover the cut and wash his hands before returning to work. Train employees in proper handwashing.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical

Inspector note: The sanitizer is setup with over 200 ppm chlorine. Provide proper sanitizer levels.
code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: There are numerous risk factor violations and the certified manager will be on leave for a few months. Provide a certified manager who can supervise the operation.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policycritical

Inspector note: Employees are unfamiliar with employee illness policy. Provide evidence of training and make sure that managers know how to enforce the policy. (Left handouts for manager to review with the staff)
code M-2-201.11/.14 .15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Crab meat is thawing at room temperature. Thaw properly.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: The rice scooper is stored in stagnant water and ice. Store between use utensils properly.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: They are using paint brushes to spread on the sauce. Provide food grade equipment.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: The interior of the refrigerators sink faucets and exterior of large rice cooker are encrusted with grease. Clean all surfaces to remove debris.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Walls and ceilings and pipes are soiled. Clean to remove encrusted grease and debris.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Fixture's not properly shielded

Inspector note: The ligths above the display food are not shielded or shatterproof. Provide either shielded or shatterproof lights.
code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 18, 2013: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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