Boston Back Bay Hilton
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2024
86
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Boston Back Bay Hilton stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items in the employee cafe salad bar unit reading 58-60F for 60 min per PIC(tomato cucumber tuna/chicken salad mixed greens) Maintain items 41F or below PIC to submerge in ice(working to correct) Discussed temp logs with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the coffee station to remove broken glass and debis. Clean the floor behind the 40 Dalton bar to remove spills.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace the soiled glue trap under the coffee station
590.006/6-501.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Salad bar unit no holding temp 41F or below.Repair (Maintain items 41F or below)
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide an internal thermometer for the salad bar unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
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Feb 8, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the burnt out light bulb above the steam kettle.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Celing above the dish machine observed damaged w/peeling paint.Scrape to remove paint resurface as needed.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the refrigeration reachin units to remove built up soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No posted certified food managers & allergen awareness or choke safe certificates. Provide current certifications from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor to remove soils/debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
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Dec 13, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat product. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: Employee medicine botttle observed in food prep area. Person in charge removed.
590.007/7-207.11-P
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Potatoes observed cooling in container covered in plastic wrap. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelfing in toaster area observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap in toaster breakfast area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
61
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels on prep area hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles on production line observed without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under fryolater in main kitchen is soiled. Dish area walls on second floor are soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dish hose on second floor dish room observed leaking into bucket. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Jul 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Prep area hand sink is not working. Service order has been placed. Establishment has set up temporary hand sink in unused sink at the end of cookline.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
90
Jun 13, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Some items in walk in cooler do not have labeling. Items in cookline refrigerator are not labeled. Any item held more than 24 hours needs a label.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items on omlette station are at or above 65F. Items were stored uncovered and elevated from the unit causing a temperature elevation. Person in charge discared items.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Prep area hand sink is not working. Service order has been placed. Establishment has set up temporary hand sink in unused sink at the end of cookline.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator available for high temperature dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Food debris inside cookline hand sink. Hand sink should only be used for hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items on ground in freezer. Elevate to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boston Back Bay Hilton last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boston Back Bay Hilton on file is from Nov 4, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boston Back Bay Hilton?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boston Back Bay Hilton.
How does Boston Back Bay Hilton compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Boston Back Bay Hilton most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Boston Back Bay Hilton's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Back Bay Hilton have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Boston Back Bay Hilton 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 Boston Back Bay Hilton inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Back Bay Hilton is inspected around three times per year on average.
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