Powerhouse Juice

645 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210

Other

Last inspected: Oct 4, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Powerhouse Juice has four inspections in the public record. On Oct 4, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Powerhouse Juice dates to Oct 4, 2023.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: The on site full time employee does not have a certified food protection "manager" certificate. Food handler posted is invalid. CFPM posted is for co owner who is not on site. Provide proof of enrollment for a CFPM for full time person who is on site at the location.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Feb 27, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Grilled chicken 44F chicken wrap 47F. Product delivered from company sister location around 7AM per on site PIC. Product voluntarily discarded.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Temperature (p)

Inspector notes: On site food employee states foods recieved and temperature was not verified upon receipt. No temperature logs on site for sandwiches and grilled chicken out of temperature at retail recieved at around 7AM same day. Ensure recieving temperatures are taken of foods upon receipt.

590.003/3-202.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Several sandwiches wrapped in butcher paper at retail not labeled with ingredients. Provide.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Sep 21, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: On site worker has not been trained in employee health requirements. Handout sent via email with reporting agreement form.

590.002/2-102.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: No full time CFPM person on site. The CFPM certificate is for an employee that works off site at a different location. Provide full time CFPM manager who works on site or proof of enrollment in a CFPM class upon reinspection.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Label squeeze bottle with syrup

590.003/3-302.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Grab and go cooler is still inoperable. Filed from previous inspection. Make all necessary repairs.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Apr 14, 2022

Routine

5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No VD kit on site. Provide. Procedures sent via email.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips for sanitizer. Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine. Provide.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No food thermometer on site. Provide.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Packaged Cookies muffins not labeled. Provide proper label.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: No dump sink on site for coffee station. Provide. One lone handsink used for all purposes including handsink. Dump waste coffee in bucket and bail to mop sink as a alternative means to discard liquid waste from beverages.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Towels are not in sanitizing solution. Provide.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Grab & go cooler is inoperable. Establishment operating on reduce menu. Additional refrigeration on site holding at below 41F. Make all necessary repairs.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Powerhouse Juice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Powerhouse Juice on file is from Oct 4, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Powerhouse Juice?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Powerhouse Juice.

How does Powerhouse Juice compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Powerhouse Juice most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Powerhouse Juice's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Powerhouse Juice have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Powerhouse Juice means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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