Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
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
Fajitas & Ritas Inc.
25 West St
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsInspection
Jul 5, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
notedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Provide anti choke certificate. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 7, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
11 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hot holding unit holding meats stored on top of grease trap. Discontinue to prevent potential contamination.
In plain English
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 contaminationmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
French fry press observed with food debris. Person in charge had employee clean on site.
In plain English
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pipe leaking in basement on to grease containers. Repair as necessary.
In plain English
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 issuesminorCode 590.005/5-402.12-COther
Official wording
Grease Trap(C)
Inspector’s notes
Food items stored on top of grease trap. Discontinue and leave area clear to be cleaned.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther
Official wording
Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Grease containers in basment observed soiled. Clean to remove.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Areas with excess items and broken equiptment. Basement area has a lot of clutter. Remove all unnecessary items.
In plain English
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 issuesmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Margarita mix observed at bar without any labels. Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters observed soiled. Clean to remove.
In plain English
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Sides of grill have heavy grease build up. Walls on production line are soiled. Floor of bar is soiled. Under equiptment in kitchen area are soiled. Clean to remove all soils.
In plain English
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 problemsnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Provide anti choke certificate. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 31, 2024
Failed
11 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hot holding unit holding meats stored on top of grease trap. Discontinue to prevent potential contamination.
In plain English
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 contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters observed soiled. Clean to remove.
In plain English
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Sides of grill have heavy grease build up. Walls on production line are soiled. Floor of bar is soiled. Under equiptment in kitchen area are soiled. Clean to remove all soils.
In plain English
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-402.12-COther
Official wording
Grease Trap(C)
Inspector’s notes
Food items stored on top of grease trap. Discontinue and leave area clear to be cleaned.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther
Official wording
Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Grease containers in basment observed soiled. Clean to remove.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Margarita mix observed at bar without any labels. Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
French fry press observed with food debris. Person in charge had employee clean on site.
In plain English
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pipe leaking in basement on to grease containers. Repair as necessary.
In plain English
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Areas with excess items and broken equiptment. Basement area has a lot of clutter. Remove all unnecessary items.
In plain English
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 issuesmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Provide anti choke certificate. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 29, 2023
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests
Official wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s notes
Glue traps with dead roaches in basement. Discard to prevent contamination. Reviewed pest report. Follow pest control recommendations for cleaning and maintenance.
In plain English
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, Sep 29, 2023 · Original Source