Village Pizza & Grill

October 26, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings24
critical findings4

Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Cashier handling money then serving pizza without first washing hands. Retrain staff.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Chicken pizza is 82F. Product made within the hour removed from service and reheated to above 165F. COS
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: The business has installed a plumbed and wired ice cream mixing machine without first notifying ISD health division. Discontinue using until isdhealth@boston.gov is in receipt of all cut sheets and manuals associated with the unit and it can be verified NSF grade safe for use. The unit drain is also improperly plumbed direct into waste.
code 590.004/4-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical

Inspector note: Ice cream mixing machine basin is hard plumbed into shared waste drain. Install air gap.
code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: CFPM on site could not explain symptom for exclusion. Retrain staff.
code 590.002/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No vomit kit. Provide.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations. Provide active managerial control.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: No consumer advisory on menu for steak and burgers cooked to order. Provide on line and in print
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Heating element has broken and was removed from pizza display. Replace and discontinue holding pizza on display until capable of holding at above 135F
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)

Inspector note: Install three compartment sink or apply for variance for two compartment sink.
code 590.004/4-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector note: There is no handsink in the warewashing area. Install. Business has one handsink at the cookline handsink in restroom off kitchen doesn't count for food preparation areas.
code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of mice and heavy fly activity with droppings apparent on base of mixer machine and under cookline equipment. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Remove soda from under and next to stairwell.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)

Inspector note: Two compartment sink in use with repeat violation of the unit not being setup properly. Apply for variance for use or replace with a three compartment sink.
code 590.004/4-301.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Floors under cookline with buildup of grease and soils walls near mixer with food spatters buildup of filth on basement stair treads. Clean to remove. Thoroughly clean walls & floors under around and behind equipment. Scrub stairs clean .
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Prohibitions (C)

Inspector note: Single use articles being stored in basement on floor and under stairwell and open ceiling. Store properly.
code 590.004/4-903.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: No mop sink in the business. Install.
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Seal holes in basement ceiling above takeout container storage and soda storage.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Replace missing light shields in kitchen whrre needed.
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: All three doors to the business wide open without screens. Maintain closed.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove old broken equipment and out of use utensils and clutter from basement.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: The business is not being cleaned with the proper frequency or thoroughness. Develop cleaning schedules.
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood tag above pizza oven is expired. Provide current.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Online menu https://villagesouthboston.com/ and menu board in restaurant missing allergen statement. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. (a)Location. The notice must be included on printed menus and on indoor and outdoor menu boards including drive-through menu boards. (b)Menu Boards. 1. All notices on menu boards must be easily readable from the point of service at which food is ordered. On the menu board itself the font size of the notice must be equal to or greater than the font size of the smallest menu item listed on the menu board. 2. In lieu of placing the notice directly on the indoor or outdoor menu board itself the food establishment may post the notice adjacent to the menu board or at each point of service where food is ordered. Such notice must be securely posted in a manner so that it may be easily seen and read from a distance of five feet by a person standing at or approaching the point of service shall directly face the purchaser and shall not be obstructed from view.
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 28, 2023: 19 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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