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Fairmont Copley Plaza

September 21, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings16
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
    Inspector note: Raw steak in drawer unit store above cooked onions. Corrected on site.
    code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
    Inspector note: Tomatoe salad in employee cafe 47F. Product placed on ice made within the hour. Corrected on site. Chicken fingers stored in walkin cooler that is inoperable at 55F. Voluntarily discarded. COS.
    code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Backflow Prevention (P)critical
    Inspector note: The food prep sink in the basement kitchen has a direct to waste connection. Install seperation gap by a licensed plumber and provide a copy of the ISD plumbing permit.
    code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    Inspector note: Breakfast sandwich with eggs cooked to order on menu missing (*) provide.
    code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
    Inspector note: Blast chiller inoperable. Repair. Alternative cooling methods in place until unit can be repaired Garde walk in cooler & storage area walkin cooler inoperable. Repair. Alternative refrigeration in place holding at below 41F Cold well in employee cafe inoperable. Repair. Ice supplemented in unit until repairs can be made.
    code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    Inspector note: Evidence of cockroach activity outside basement walkin freezer. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated Integrated Pest Management pest control report upon re-inspection. The pest control report must be post dated after today’s inspection.Have your pest control operator perform a service prior to the re inspection and as many visits as necessary to provide a clean IPM pest control report with no captures no evidence any structural voids and issues have been resolved and that sanitation is at an acceptable level. Increase the frequency of pest control visits until the situation is brought under control. Literature explaining IPM has been provided to the PIC by email.
    code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    Inspector note: Install splash guard on left side of handsink in club lounge pantry facing coffee service area.
    code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
    Inspector note: Hood above bar pizza oven inoperable. Make all necessary repairs. To refer to BFD Robert Broadway by email. Oven is currently not in use.
    code 590.004/4-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    Inspector note: Door gasket broken on basement garde walkin cooler. Replace.
    code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
    Inspector note: High temperature dish machine in basement is leaking below. Make all necessary repairs.
    code 590.004/4-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    Inspector note: Ceiing with visible soils and food spatters in first floor kitchen. Clean to remove.
    code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
    Inspector note: Condensation drain tube draining into a trash can. Properly plumb.
    code 590.005/5-403.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    Inspector note: Ceiling above 1st floor kitchen dish room with peeling paint hole in wall in basement kitchen office missing wall tiles in basement garde room plastic tarp coveing ceiling above basement warewashing machine. Clean resurface and repair all damaged surfaces. Peeling paint on several cabinets at bar. Clean and resurface.
    code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
    Inspector note: Hole at base of wall where it meets the floor behind condiment storage shelving in dry storage area. Repair.
    code 590.006/6-201.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
    Inspector note: HVAC vent in basement garde area with dust and soils. Clean to remove.
    code 590.006/6-202.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    Inspector note: Daylight is visible under lobby doors and around seams off bar area. Seal with pest proof materials. Hole around pipe in wall in basement storage area.
    code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on July 18, 2025: 16 findings appeared for the first time.

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