Inspection
Apr 4, 2025
Out of business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 4, 2025 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Saus Boston
31 Union St
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsInspection
Apr 17, 2024
Passed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-304.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all food handlers are wearing clean uniforms aprons when working with foods in the kitchen - change them up throughout the day as 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
No current food safety certificate on site - address
In plain English
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace all plastic containers used when dispensing condiments and provide commercial grade scoops with handles as we discussed
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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Set up seperately with both buckets containing sanitizer - food contact surfaces - the other fpor all raw foo prep areas
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 590.003/3-305.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Vended Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Original Container (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clearly identify all bulk food storage bins accordingly to coincide with the product inside [ flour - sugar - salt - masa ]
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Clean interior of the ice machine from an accumulation of soils - schedule periodic imterior cleanings as discussed moving forward
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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove the heavily soiled vents in the hood 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.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floors throughout the entire facility from all visible soils and loose debris
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clearly identify all designated hand sinks in the kitchen as discussed [ Hand Washing OInly ] - identify all dump sinks as well to minimize confusion
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 8, 2024
Failed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
No current food safety certificate on site - address
In plain English
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floors throughout the entire facility from all visible soils and loose debris
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clearly identify all designated hand sinks in the kitchen as discussed [ Hand Washing OInly ] - identify all dump sinks as well to minimize confusion
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.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.002/2-304.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all food handlers are wearing clean uniforms aprons when working with foods in the kitchen - change them up throughout the day as 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace all plastic containers used when dispensing condiments and provide commercial grade scoops with handles as we discussed
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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Set up seperately with both buckets containing sanitizer - food contact surfaces - the other fpor all raw foo prep areas
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 590.003/3-305.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Vended Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Original Container (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clearly identify all bulk food storage bins accordingly to coincide with the product inside [ flour - sugar - salt - masa ]
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Clean interior of the ice machine from an accumulation of soils - schedule periodic imterior cleanings as discussed moving forward
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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove the heavily soiled vents in the hood 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 3, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 3, 2023 · Original Source