April 23

222 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

Other

Last inspected: Jan 31, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

April 23 has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Jan 31, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that April 23's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 31, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which April 23's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 31, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Employee at the establishment at the time of the inspection unable to roperly set up 3 bay sink for sanitizing or answer food safety questions. Review sanitizing and temperature control procedures with all staff

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Conditions of use (pf)

Inspector notes: Cans of Raid noted in back kitchen Use only products provided by a licensed pest control company

590.007/7-202.12-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed numerous cockroaches on sticky traps and in back prep area- Provide an updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Shelving built next to warewashing area made of particle board. Ensure all surfaces are smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable- Make repairs

590.006/6-101.11-C

Sep 7, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Observed employees collecting money and re-entering the prep areas with no handwashing- Review with all staff

590.002/2-301.14-P

Before use after cleaning (p)

Inspector notes: 3 bay sink at the establishment is completely blocked by a coffin freezer- Violation was noted on the previous inspection was removed and was placed back in the area following the inspection. Employees are unable to properly wash rinse and sanitize in the inaccessible 3 bay sink The sanitizer pump at the 3 bay sink was not operational at the time of the inspection Corrected at this time- Freezer removed

590.004/4-702.11-P

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed customer in establishmnet with dog- Establishment did not inquire if the dog was a service animal Service animals only allowed in food service establishment Reviewed ADA requirements at the time of the inspection

590.006/6-501.115-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit available at the time of the inspection for quats sanitizer- Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors under shelving and behind eqipment with built up soils Curtain to back area with heavy soils- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Products and food service items stored directly on the floor in the back area- Store a minimum of 6" off the floor

590.003/3-305.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employees at front preparation area with no hair restraints- Provide

590.002/2-402.11-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple sponges in use in back area- Discontinue

590.004/4-101.16-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was April 23 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at April 23 on file is from Jan 31, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does April 23 compare to other restaurants in Boston?

April 23 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has April 23's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at April 23 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at April 23 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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