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Boston's Bar B-Q

March 10, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED THREE UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF COOKED, SLICED ITALIAN BEEF STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 51.4F-64.9F, NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $150 OF ITALIAN BEEF. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND LEDGES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXTENDING FAUCET TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLER.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, DRAWERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, POP MACHINE, COOLERS(USED AND UNUSED).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 26, 2013: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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