Boston Beer Works (Pier C)
Last inspected: May 29, 2024
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Boston Beer Works (Pier C) eight times, with records going back to 2022. Boston Beer Works (Pier C) was last inspected on May 29, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot water and chemical-methods”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 91, which Boston Beer Works (Pier C)'s 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored in solution that does not register any sanitizer level. Store properly ins anitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Currently posted CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board stained/scored. Resuface and clean properly.
590.004/4-501.12-C
78
Jan 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer in dish machine not registering / Repair
590.004/4-703.11-P
86
Jan 17, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer in dish machine not registering / Repair
590.004/4-703.11-P
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Electric gauges on high temp machine not working / batteries in irreversible temperature measuring device dead / Unable to verify temperatures / Repair
590.004/4-703.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: hand soap out at kitchen hand sink dispenser / Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test kits for the low temp bar glass machine
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling vents with visible dust / Clean to remove Interior if light sheilds appear to have grease build up / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
58
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Electric gauges on high temp machine not working / batteries in irreversible temperature measuring device dead / Unable to verify temperatures / Repair
590.004/4-703.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: hand soap out at kitchen hand sink dispenser / Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test kits for the low temp bar glass machine
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling vents with visible dust / Clean to remove Interior if light sheilds appear to have grease build up / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
67
Jun 21, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Both low temperature dish machines are not registering sanitizer / Machines will be taken out of servce until 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine can be verified. 3 bay sink will be used until machines are repaired.
590.004/4-703.11-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Bar glass machine door broken / will not stay closed without a rag to hold closed / Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Drop ceiling tiles with visible grease and other soil build up / Clean and repaint or replace tiles.
590.006/6-201.17-C
78
Jun 7, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Both low temperature dish machines are not registering sanitizer / Machines will be taken out of servce until 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine can be verified. 3 bay sink will be used until machines are repaired.
590.004/4-703.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler handling raw chicken with gloves and then move to the RTE foods without washing hands and changing gloves. Handler was told to wash hands and change gloves before being able to handle any RTE foods / Ensure staff is properly educated and trained on glove use and limitations
590.003/3-304.15-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at bar hand sink / Provide. Bartenders can use the hand sink in the kitchen
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the low temp dish machines and the 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as discussed below
590.003/3-304.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Bar glass machine door broken / will not stay closed without a rag to hold closed / Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Drop ceiling tiles with visible grease and other soil build up / Clean and repaint or replace tiles.
590.006/6-201.17-C
52
May 23, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler handling raw chicken with gloves and then move to the RTE foods without washing hands and changing gloves. Handler was told to wash hands and change gloves before being able to handle any RTE foods / Ensure staff is properly educated and trained on glove use and limitations
590.003/3-304.15-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at bar hand sink / Provide. Bartenders can use the hand sink in the kitchen
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the low temp dish machines and the 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as discussed below
590.003/3-304.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Drop ceiling tiles with visible grease and other soil build up / Clean and repaint or replace tiles.
590.006/6-201.17-C
64
May 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot and cold water
Inspector notes: Violation is a condition of imminent health hazard 8-404.11 for operating without hot water due to the hot water tank breaking / Replace hot water tank as soon as possible to provide hot running water.
27-5-103.11-.12
Installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Hot water tank in the ceiling is currently leaking into a mop bucket / Repair.
29-5-201/02.11
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boston Beer Works (Pier C) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boston Beer Works (Pier C) on file is from May 29, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boston Beer Works (Pier C)?
Across the inspection record, “hot water and chemical-methods” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Boston Beer Works (Pier C).
How does Boston Beer Works (Pier C) compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Boston Beer Works (Pier C) most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has Boston Beer Works (Pier C)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Beer Works (Pier C) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Boston Beer Works (Pier C) 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 Beer Works (Pier C) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Beer Works (Pier C) is inspected around four times per year on average.
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