Bgood

359 Huntington Av, Boston, MA 02115
American
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2024
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Score
High Risk

Bgood appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Bgood was last inspected on Oct 8, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 17 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer being used in sanitizing bay I provided instructions on how to hand feed the sanitizer with management
590.004/4-501.114-P
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: Observed only one food handler washing throughout inspection Observed food handlers leaving and returning to work handling foods and not washing hands and not changing gloves
590.002/2-301.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Walk in unit 51 F Mixed greens 51 F Cheese 54 F Refrigeration units (prep) 51 F Mixed greens 51 F Bean Salad 48 F Operations manager contacted refrigeration company for both units.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No proof of a full time on site certified food protection manager
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority priority foundations and core violations noted on inspection. PIC must oversee day to day operations and take immediate corrective action and enure all employees are properly trained in food safety and sanitiation as it relates to their assigned duties.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No kit and written procedures - Written procedures and contacts of kit was discussed at this inspection and past inspection
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for produce wash
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on interior and exterior of walls/doors of walk in units Draw on refrigerator under cooking equipment is not closing tightly Door on 2 door refrigeration unit (Turbo Air) not closing tightly
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls and attachments throughout including behind equipment Built up soils on floor under and behind equipment throughout Discolored ceiling tiles Water stained light shield
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment and attachments
590.004/4-602.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting wet equipment
590.004/4-901.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Build up of ice on interior of prep unit Build up of soils on interior/exterior including door gaskets and door handles of refrigeration units
590.004/4-602.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Some cold holding units do not have thermometers
590.004/4-204.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filter not secure above cooking equipment
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple food contact containers/lids cracked chipped or broken
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth solution 0 PPM Quats Wiping cloths store on food prep contacts and counter tops
590.003/3-304.14-C
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May 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 refrigeration units without thermometers
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No employee hand wash sign in men's room
590.006/6-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing and broken ceiling tiles - above walk in unit and throughout food prep/ware washing Rust on walls in walk in unit Cardboard boxes on floor
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not labeled on line and in storage
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on ceilings and attachments - kitchen/prep/ware washing Soils on walls and floors and attachments - kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior refrigeration/freezer units Defrost interior of freezers
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Apr 26, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Case of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat drink mix in walk-in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Store raw animal products according to final cooking temperatuer requirements.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Caramelized onions in hot holding at 115F. Reheated to 180F. Thoroughly reheat food for hot holding to 165F. Do not use hot holding equipment for reheating. Onions out for one hour per PIC.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Case of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat drink mix in walk-in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Store raw animal products according to final cooking temperatuer requirements.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Caramelized onions in hot holding at 115F. Reheated to 180F. Thoroughly reheat food for hot holding to 165F. Do not use hot holding equipment for reheating. Onions out for one hour per PIC.
590.003/3-403.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed with pink and black mold-like build up. Clean and maintain to avoid possible contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed with pink and black mold-like build up. Clean and maintain to avoid possible contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bgood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bgood on file is from Oct 8, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bgood?

Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bgood.

How does Bgood compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Bgood most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Bgood's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bgood have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bgood means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.