Friendship Bbq Allston

January 11, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings24
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Per staff fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)critical

Inspector note: Several employee medicines observed stored in kitchen shelving above RTE foods. Discontinue
code 590.007/7-207.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No procedure or kit to respond to vomit and diarreheal clean up events available on site. Provide. Inspector will email procedure.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures. Establishment shall implement a regular cleaning schedule for the location
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces review responsibilities for company illness procedures cold holding cooling methods handwashing and risk factors. Certified Manager must retrain all staff on all violations noted.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep earlier today 1.11.25. Provide date marking with made/discard date.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration/ freezer units observed soiled exterior of numerous storage bins observed heavily soiled cook range observed heavily soiled interior and exterior of handwashing sink observed soiled interior of walkin shelves walls ceiling fan. Shelving in kitchen areas interior and exterior of microwave observed heavily soiled by encrusted food spills interior and around warewashing sink observed soiled exterior of condments containers observed soiled exterior of squeeze bottles interior and exterior of dishwasher observed soiled with grimme build up. Clean and sanitize to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: All 3 handsinks in the establishment observed blocked by trash can/ dishes stored inside . Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hand. (Corrected on site)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigerator observed without cover. Provide cover
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple condiment containers/ squeze bottle at cook line observed without identification labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Food dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water and single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Multiple boxes and buckets of foods observed stored on the floor inside walking unit and in the kitchen floor . Discontinue/ elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent observed dripping oil on the backsplash and equipment. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-204.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Several cutting board observed heavily scored and soiled. Resurface/Replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Shells Use Limitations (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of establishment washing and reusing shells- Discontinue
code 590.004/4-502.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Surfaces throughout the establishment with heavy encrusted soils and food splashes Areas include but not limited to: All walls in back prep All shelving in back prep and service areas All cabinets including inside doors and handles Exteriors of all sinks including handsink and the 3 back sink Floors throughout especially below equipment and along walls and restrooms All areas shall be completely cleaned and a cleaning schedule shall be put into place at the location
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Flushing a Waste Retention Tank (C)

Inspector note: Grease trap observed ouderous by foul smell. Clean to remove.
code 590.005/5-402.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: Ladies restroom trash can observed vithout cover. Provide
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Cardboard used on shelving inside walkin freezer- Remove
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Unused equipment including a fryolator located in the basement area multiple single use buckets. Remove all unnessesary equipment from the establishment
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired 1.7 .25. Provide updated sticker.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Bathroom observed heavily soiled and oderous- Clean properly and maintain clean
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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