Puritan Beef

Official wording

Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Meatroom handsink observed not operating. Per PIC staff use 3 bay sink to wash hands while repair is in order. Discontinue

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC unable to provide kit and procedure for vomit and diarrheal events clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure

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.

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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC to train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several Cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/Replace

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Meat room handsink observed not operating/ not dispensing water. Repair

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.

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Meatroom handsink obsereved without employee must wash hands sign. Provide

In plain English

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.

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Walking not operating/ not in use observed heavily clutter. Clean to remove to prevent pest harborage/ entryway/nesting

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.

Official wording

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitzer observed reading over 500ppm chlorine. Use according to law. Corrected on site

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

***2026 Health Permit is outstanding . Please contact ISDHealth@boston.gov via email and provide the proper permit# to request the link for applicable payments. *** PIC to post current Site Cleanliness License Post Current Certificate of Inspection Post Current Common Victuller License

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

Official wording

Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Meatroom handsink observed not operating. Per PIC staff use 3 bay sink to wash hands while repair is in order. Discontinue

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC unable to provide kit and procedure for vomit and diarrheal events clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure

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.

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC to train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several Cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/Replace

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Meat room handsink observed not operating/ not dispensing water. Repair

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.

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Meatroom handsink obsereved without employee must wash hands sign. Provide

In plain English

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.

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Walking not operating/ not in use observed heavily clutter. Clean to remove to prevent pest harborage/ entryway/nesting

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.

Official wording

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitzer observed reading over 500ppm chlorine. Use according to law. Corrected on site

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

***2026 Health Permit is outstanding . Please contact ISDHealth@boston.gov via email and provide the proper permit# to request the link for applicable payments. *** PIC to post current Site Cleanliness License Post Current Certificate of Inspection Post Current Common Victuller License

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Set up sanitizing bucket as discussed [ no PHF / eady to eat foods 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.

Official wording

Wood Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Seal all exposed wooden areas of the prep tables where needed

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Replace cutting boards where needed on all butcher tables containing deep lacerations

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.

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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

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.

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean inside / exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cutting / butcher tables where needed

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.

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floors and walls where needed from visible raw meat / poultry soils and blood spills

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Set up sanitizing bucket as discussed [ no PHF / eady to eat foods 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.

Official wording

Wood Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Seal all exposed wooden areas of the prep tables where needed

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Replace cutting boards where needed on all butcher tables containing deep lacerations

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.

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

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.

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean inside / exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cutting / butcher tables where needed

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.

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floors and walls where needed from visible raw meat / poultry soils and blood spills

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Nonstick Coatings Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Scrape all rusted surfaces where needed and maintain smooth without tough edges

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean inside al all open refrikgeration / freezer units where needed from visible blood spills

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.

Official wording

Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean inside all barrels after use from blood spills

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.

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

clean inside the walk-in from all visible soils and spills where needed

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s notes

Repair all gaps and openings in the walls and ceilings where 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.

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean to remove all broken equipment and loose debris not affiliated with the business

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.

Official wording

Nonstick Coatings Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Scrape all rusted surfaces where needed and maintain smooth without tough edges

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean inside al all open refrikgeration / freezer units where needed from visible blood spills

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.

Official wording

Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean inside all barrels after use from blood spills

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.

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

clean inside the walk-in from all visible soils and spills where needed

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s notes

Repair all gaps and openings in the walls and ceilings where 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.

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean to remove all broken equipment and loose debris not affiliated with the business

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.

Official wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s notes

Compromised raw beef is mixed in with fresh raw meat cut in smaller cubes [ possibly used for stewing beef ] discard all meats that are visibly compromised in color and odor instead of hiding it it by cutting these meats into smaller pieces to mix in with a similiar fresher product - addressed immediately

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.

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Resurface all rusted out shelving units inside the walk-in cooler where needed

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.

Official wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Remove and replace the heavily compromised white cutting board located by the office as it has too many deep lacerations that cannot be cleaned properly anymore

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.

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the interior of the two open air refrigeration units available for self service raw packaged meats and poultry items - clean the exterior of all cutting curfaces and table tops in the cooler from visible blood spills stains and 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.

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floors walls and ceilings where needed throughout the facility from all visible soils

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the visible soils on the blades of the ceiling fans where 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.

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove all clutter and debris in the meat room such as a scooter and bike Remove all cluteter iand debrnis in tghe m eat room ksuch as a scooeter and bpike bt on the side - remove all compromised cardboard collecting in the back

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.

Official wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s notes

Compromised raw beef is mixed in with fresh raw meat cut in smaller cubes [ possibly used for stewing beef ] discard all meats that are visibly compromised in color and odor instead of hiding it it by cutting these meats into smaller pieces to mix in with a similiar fresher product - addressed immediately

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.

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Resurface all rusted out shelving units inside the walk-in cooler where needed

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.

Official wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Remove and replace the heavily compromised white cutting board located by the office as it has too many deep lacerations that cannot be cleaned properly anymore

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.

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the interior of the two open air refrigeration units available for self service raw packaged meats and poultry items - clean the exterior of all cutting curfaces and table tops in the cooler from visible blood spills stains and 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.

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floors walls and ceilings where needed throughout the facility from all visible soils

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the visible soils on the blades of the ceiling fans where 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.

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove all clutter and debris in the meat room such as a scooter and bike Remove all cluteter iand debrnis in tghe m eat room ksuch as a scooeter and bpike bt on the side - remove all compromised cardboard collecting in the back

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.

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure all packaged meats are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage

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.

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Bags of cut fowl parts are bleeding and leaking thru the cello bags - case is running at 50F product is 48F - discarded during inspection

In plain English

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.

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Resurface all rusted shelving units underneath the meat case and butchers block

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.

Official wording

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector’s notes

Open refrigeration meat cooler is broken - either repair or replace as discussed Remove if neither one will be 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.

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean all the meat pans filled with blood spills and other soils inside the self service meat case

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.

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean inside all meat cases where needed from visible blood spills

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.

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean all surfaces around the meat benches from allm blood spills stains and 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.

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Discontinue allowing pets [ dogs ] to walk into the establishment especially where there is exposed raw meats

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure all packaged meats are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage

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.

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Bags of cut fowl parts are bleeding and leaking thru the cello bags - case is running at 50F product is 48F - discarded during inspection

In plain English

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.

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Resurface all rusted shelving units underneath the meat case and butchers block

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.

Official wording

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector’s notes

Open refrigeration meat cooler is broken - either repair or replace as discussed Remove if neither one will be 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.

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean all the meat pans filled with blood spills and other soils inside the self service meat case

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.

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean inside all meat cases where needed from visible blood spills

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.

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean all surfaces around the meat benches from allm blood spills stains and 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.

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Discontinue allowing pets [ dogs ] to walk into the establishment especially where there is exposed raw meats

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.