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St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

736 Cambridge St

Last inspected Nov 22, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Inspection

Nov 22, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

High temperature dishwasher is not properly working and has been shut down. Hospital is using disposable items only for service All equipment is being washed and sanitized in the high temp pot washer at 158F/184F Work order submitted- Parts ordered

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 issues
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Small leak from the wash bay of the 3 bay sink located in the potwasher room- Make repairs

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 14, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

High temperature dishwasher is not properly working and has been shut down. Hospital is using disposable items only for service All equipment is being washed and sanitized in the high temp pot washer at 158F/184F Work order submitted- Parts ordered

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 issues
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Small leak from the wash bay of the 3 bay sink located in the potwasher room- Make repairs

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 24, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 24, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 11, 2024

Passed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Cold products at the action line in the service area with temperatures of 47F-48F Per the PIC the products were on the line for less than 30min and were all removed at the time of the inspection and cooled to below 41F

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 temperature
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Large leak noted from below the large flight high temperature dishwasher during operation at the time of the inspection. The heavy leak is causing large amounts of water to pool on the floor of the warewashing area- Make proper repairs to the unit

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 issues
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No papertowels available at the handwashing sink located as you enter the kitchen- Corrected on site

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Container of raw in shell eggs stored directly on top of a container of cooked pasta in refrigeration- Corrected on site

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No soap at the handwashing as you enter the kitchen- Corrected on site

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 11, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 4, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Container of raw in shell eggs stored directly on top of a container of cooked pasta in refrigeration- Corrected on site

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Cold products at the action line in the service area with temperatures of 47F-48F Per the PIC the products were on the line for less than 30min and were all removed at the time of the inspection and cooled to below 41F

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 temperature
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Large leak noted from below the large flight high temperature dishwasher during operation at the time of the inspection. The heavy leak is causing large amounts of water to pool on the floor of the warewashing area- Make proper repairs to the unit

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 issues
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No soap at the handwashing as you enter the kitchen- Corrected on site

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 problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No papertowels available at the handwashing sink located as you enter the kitchen- Corrected on site

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 4, 2024 · Original Source

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