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
Lenox Hotel (5 Food Serv. Loc.)
704 Boylston St
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspectionsInspection
Jun 11, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Ansul disharge at the cook line. Location voluntarily closed Provide all necessary repairs & ansul recharge/reset Be re-inspected by bulding & health for approval to re-open.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean /sanitize all equipment & wares due to exposure to an ansul discharge
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean /sanitize all affected locations due to an ansul discharge
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 problemscriticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Denature & discard all food items affected by an ansul discharge. PIC states all affected items have been discarded prior to my arrival.Verified on site
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 contaminationOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 11, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Ansul disharge at the cook line. Location voluntarily closed Provide all necessary repairs & ansul recharge/reset Be re-inspected by bulding & health for approval to re-open.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Denature & discard all food items affected by an ansul discharge. PIC states all affected items have been discarded prior to my arrival.Verified on site
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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean /sanitize all affected locations due to an ansul discharge
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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean /sanitize all equipment & wares due to exposure to an ansul discharge
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 29, 2024
Report filed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Items in the walk in unit observed stored on the floor.Discontinue. Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the ground Kitchen: Items in the 2 door upright unit observed missing covers.Provide covers/wraps during storage(label & date)
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 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
There are several missing & damaged floor tiles water is pooling.Repair/replace tiles regrout as needed
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Inspector’s notes
There are light shields above the dish machine that damaged.Replace light shields as needed.
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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Fruit/drain flies observed at the bar.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection
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 insectsminorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Single door reach in unit at the fish station is not closing properly.Repair the damaged interior gasket. Several reachin units throughout observed with damaged or torn gaskets.Repair as needed.
In plain English
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean/sanitize the bar throughout to remove soils/spills/debris & evidence of fruit fly activity-City Bar Clean the coffee grinder machine & counter top to remove soils and coffee grounds.-City table Clean the interiors of the service station and bar reachin units to remove soils & spills-City table
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 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floor under/around the bar dish machine to remove soils & debris.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 29, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 20, 2024
Failed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean/sanitize the bar throughout to remove soils/spills/debris & evidence of fruit fly activity-City Bar Clean the coffee grinder machine & counter top to remove soils and coffee grounds.-City table Clean the interiors of the service station and bar reachin units to remove soils & spills-City table
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 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Inspector’s notes
There are light shields above the dish machine that damaged.Replace light shields as needed.
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 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Items in the walk in unit observed stored on the floor.Discontinue. Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the ground Kitchen: Items in the 2 door upright unit observed missing covers.Provide covers/wraps during storage(label & date)
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 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Single door reach in unit at the fish station is not closing properly.Repair the damaged interior gasket. Several reachin units throughout observed with damaged or torn gaskets.Repair as needed.
In plain English
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
There are several missing & damaged floor tiles water is pooling.Repair/replace tiles regrout as needed
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Fruit/drain flies observed at the bar.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floor under/around the bar dish machine to remove soils & debris.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 23, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Windown broken in City Table from transformer explosion in alley way. Repair as nesessary.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 27, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Windown broken in City Table from transformer explosion in alley way. Repair as nesessary.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 27, 2024 · Original Source