Beatnic
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2024
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Beatnic, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 15, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods”, showing up five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC system in the business is down. Make all necessary repairs. Fans in place for temporary use.
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC system in the business is down. Make all necessary repairs. Fans in place for temporary use.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked sweet potatoes 49F chopped peppers 54F. Product made within the hour cooled using indirect ice. Maintain flip top units closed. Kitchen has elevated ambient room temperature due to HVAC issues. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Washing fruits and vegetables (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for vegetable wash. Provide.
590.003/3-302.15-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. 590.011 Massachusetts Allergen Awareness-Menu Online menu is missing allergen statement. https://www.eatbeatnic.com/menu/back-bay Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC system in the business is down. Make all necessary repairs. Fans in place for temporary use.
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Oct 10, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls and attachments - Ware washing Built up soils in floor drain - Ware washing
590.006/6-201.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside ground area littered
590.005/5-501.115-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Light fixture unattached to ceiling in mop closet
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Mar 22, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Motor for high temperature machine needs to be replaced- Unit has been taken out of service. Make proper repairs Use disposible tableware until repairs are made
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of floors behind equipment and under shelving with soils and debris- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Closing mechanism in sanitize bay of 3 bay sink is not properly functioning- Water slowly drains out of sink- Make proper repairs
590.004/4-201.11-C
86
Nov 30, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed not hand washing during inspection See additional violations noted on hot and cold water issues at hand sinks
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority Priority Foundation and Core violations noted on inspection providing proof that the employees are not trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties and the PIC is not overseeing day to day operations per code.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Employees allowed a customer with dog into establishment I provided the food code on service animals and the ADA Service Animal information to PIC and discussed with PIC
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Old labels are on food containers in storage
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: No hot water at hand sink in ware washing area Hot water at hand sink on prep/cooking line 90 F
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor floor drains walls and attachments in ware washing area Built up soils on door to the exterior - Food prep Built up soils on door to mop sink
590.006/6-201.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No covers for waste receptacles in food prep/ware washing etc.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cold water faucet stripped at hand sink in ware washing - Corrected on cite by PIF Faucett missing from pre wash sink - Ware washing Attached drain plugs stoppers are broken on 3 bay sink
590.006/6-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Wash temperature on dish washer is not working (Error message of P1 is displayed)
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment in storage and ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
43
Jul 7, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Drying and stacking wet equipment on shelves
590.004/4-301.13-C
95
May 26, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Drying and stacking wet equipment on shelves
590.004/4-301.13-C
95
May 19, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Wiping gloves on dirty apron Leaving and returning to work station to perform food prep Observed no hand washing by food handlers
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut tomatoes placed on prep unit at 60 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Continuously multitasking wearing disposable gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Irriversible measuring device not working
590.004/4-204.115-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: 8-301.11 Establishment was operating without a valid health permit. Per my supervisor Robert Murad I as instructed to issue a Closure Notice dated for 05-20-22 Employees must be trained in food safety and santiation as it relates to their assigned duteis - PIC must perform duties
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water at hand sink at enterance to prep/kitchen 85 F Hot water at hand sink in ladies room 65 F
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No drying device at hand sink in ware washing area
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep
590.003/3-302.12-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Drying and stacking wet equipment on shelves
590.004/4-301.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease residue on handles of cooking equipment and refrigeration units
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Drying and stacking wet equipment on shelves
590.004/4-901.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beatnic last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beatnic on file is from Oct 15, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beatnic?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Beatnic.
How does Beatnic compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Beatnic most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Beatnic's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Beatnic have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beatnic means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Beatnic inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beatnic is inspected around four times per year on average.
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