The Charles River Bistro

August 27, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Flies throughout kitchen/prep/ware washing area - Provide full extermination and IPM report prior to reinspection. Outer openings - Back door to prep area open outer openings to front serving/food area not protected (serving/ordering window)
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.

Inspector note: Drain pipe from above drain into sanitizing bay of 3 bay sink - Ware washing
code 19-4-501.18-.110* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Built up soils and grease on floor under and behind all equipment throughout kitchen/prep/ware washing/serving area/storage area (outside) Floor not smooth durable easily cleanable - Kitchen/prep/ware/washing/serving area/storage area (outside)
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Built up soils grease etc on walls ceiling and attachments throughout food prep/serving area/ware washing
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Rooms and Equipment Vented

Inspector note: No vent in bathroom
code 39-6-304.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: No hand soap at only hand sink in ware washing/food prep/serving areas observed no hand washing during inspection.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Good Hygienic Practicescritical

Inspector note: Food handler drinking from an open cup on food prep line
code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: No one on the premises can demonstrate proper method of sanitization of food contacts - Observed employee washing rinsing and then using food containers without proper sanitizing and air drying. Ask employee to demonstrate proper ware washing and employee was unable to demonstrate. I provided employee with proper ware washing instructions during inspection.
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Observed food handler dumping liquids in to hand sink - Food prep/ware washing/serving area Hand sinks shall be used for hand washing purposes only
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Person in charge Assignedcritical

Inspector note: No person in charge at time of inspection
code M-2-101.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: No proof of full time on site certified food protection manager who is certified in allergen awareness.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: Proof that the food handlers/employees have not been properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code by the certified food protection manager. No one could demonstrate knowledge of food safety and sanitation during inspection Multiple risk factors critical and non critical violations noted on inspection (see complete inspection for details) No allergen poster posted in employee work area
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Consumer Advisoriescritical

Inspector note: Allergen advisory on menu board is not displayed in a manner in which it can be seen from 5 feet away. Menu is dark and has items stored in front of advisory
code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Inspector note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Rust and chipped paint on exterior of grease trap - Ware washing True refrigeration unit 46 F - Kitchen/prep/cooking line
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Dishwashng Facilities

Inspector note: Only one drain plug for 3 bay sink - Ware washing
code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Large container of grease under grill not covered and built up grease on exterior of container Built up soils on refrigeration Freezer and hot holding units (interior and exterior) - Kitchen/prep/ware washing area Built up soils and grease on exterior of grease trap - Ware washing
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No hand cleanser at only hand sink in Food prep/serving/ware washing area
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Unused and unnecessary equipment in rear outside area
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Proper storage of clean linen

Inspector note: Clean linen stored in mop sink
code 44-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 21, 2016: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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