Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
693 Washington St
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Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
14 recorded violations
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Cigarette package observed in close proximity to food. Corrected on site.
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Multiple employees on cookline without hair restraints. Corrected on site.
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Mop sink is not enclosed. Provide barrier to prevent potential contamination.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contamination(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Fried chicken observed next to fryolater at 65F in ambient air. Product discarded. Hold hot food at 135F or above.
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Cardboard lined on cookline. Remove. Surfaces must be easily cleanable.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsEquipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)
Mops observed stored in alley way. Discontinue.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contamination(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Basement prep area is soiled with food debris. Clean to remove all soils.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problems(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Slicer in basement encrusted with food debris. Wire shelfing in walk in cooler is encrusted with food debris and rust build up. Clean all soils. Replace damaged shelfing.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Floors under beverage refrigerator have food debris. Under cookline equiptment is soiled. Behind fryolater is soiled. Grease build up around filters on cookline. Clean to remove all soils.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Two bay sink in basement observed leaking. Repair as necessary.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOuter Openings Protected (C)
Back door observed open during inspection. Close to prevent potential pests.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingControlling Pests (Pf)
Rodent droppings observed under cook line equiptment in back alley way in basement floor on sheet tray on speed rack in basement. Dead roaches observed on equiptment in basement. Pest report provided from 9.5.24. Clean and sanitize all areas. Increase pest control as needed.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Soiled woks and excess items stored in alley way. Remove all excess items and trash.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesuspension of Permit / Emergency Closure without a Prior Hearing (P)
Imminent hazard noted with infestation of pests and rodents. Droppings in multiple locations and dead roaches on equiptment.
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
11 recorded violations
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Plastic cup observed stored in cooked rice. Removed.
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple items in establishment without proper date marking. Date mark items held for longer than 24 hours.
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturePreventing Contamination from Hands (P)
Employee observed placing ready to eat cabbage on top of rice for a to go order with no gloves. Discarded. PIC spoke with employee.
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsTemperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
No thermometer observed in stand up production line refrigerator. Provide.
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperature(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Food debris in slicer in basement. Clean to remove.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Under cookline equiptment is soiled with food debris. Clean to remove.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsGrease Trap(C)
Grease traps in basement are soiled. Clean to remove soils.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Excess items in alleyway. Remove all old equiptment and items from alley way.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOuter Openings Protected (C)
Backdoor has small gap in the bottom of the door. Seal to prevent potential pests.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingHand Drying Provision (Pf)
No paper towels at production line hand sink. Provide.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingControlling Pests (Pf)
Excess immature flies in multiple areas in basement. Rodent droppings observed in alleyway. Provide updated pest reports.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 29, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
11 recorded violations
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Plastic cup observed stored in cooked rice. Removed.
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple items in establishment without proper date marking. Date mark items held for longer than 24 hours.
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturePreventing Contamination from Hands (P)
Employee observed placing ready to eat cabbage on top of rice for a to go order with no gloves. Discarded. PIC spoke with employee.
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsTemperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
No thermometer observed in stand up production line refrigerator. Provide.
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperature(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Food debris in slicer in basement. Clean to remove.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Under cookline equiptment is soiled with food debris. Clean to remove.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsGrease Trap(C)
Grease traps in basement are soiled. Clean to remove soils.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Excess items in alleyway. Remove all old equiptment and items from alley way.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOuter Openings Protected (C)
Backdoor has small gap in the bottom of the door. Seal to prevent potential pests.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingHand Drying Provision (Pf)
No paper towels at production line hand sink. Provide.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingControlling Pests (Pf)
Excess immature flies in multiple areas in basement. Rodent droppings observed in alleyway. Provide updated pest reports.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
11 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Employees prepping food items observed without hair restraints. Provide.
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed prepped scallops stored on ground. Person in charge removed. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contamination(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior of ice machine observed with soils. Slicer observed with food debris. Clean to remove.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Under coffee station is soiled. Around and under kitchen equiptment is soiled. Basement area has soils under shelfing. Clean to remove all soils.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed pot in production line hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Multiple containers observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Cardboard being used on production line. Cardboard used in basement dry storage. Remove.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Grease build up on hood filters. Clean to remove.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Low temperature dish machine obsevred with sanitizer container empty. Person in charge corrected. Low temperature dish machine tested OK at 50ppm chlorine once chemical was changed.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOutside Receptacles (C)
Grease container in alley way observed with soils on the exterior. Clean to remove.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Soiled trap in basement. Clean to remove.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
11 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Employees prepping food items observed without hair restraints. Provide.
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed prepped scallops stored on ground. Person in charge removed. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Cardboard being used on production line. Cardboard used in basement dry storage. Remove.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Grease build up on hood filters. Clean to remove.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Low temperature dish machine obsevred with sanitizer container empty. Person in charge corrected. Low temperature dish machine tested OK at 50ppm chlorine once chemical was changed.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problems(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior of ice machine observed with soils. Slicer observed with food debris. Clean to remove.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Under coffee station is soiled. Around and under kitchen equiptment is soiled. Basement area has soils under shelfing. Clean to remove all soils.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed pot in production line hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Soiled trap in basement. Clean to remove.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Multiple containers observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOutside Receptacles (C)
Grease container in alley way observed with soils on the exterior. Clean to remove.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source