Squealing Pig

134 Smith St, Mission Hill, MA 02120
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Squealing Pig has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 29, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Squealing Pig since Mar 29, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “backflow prevention device when required” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mission Hill restaurant scores 82. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Different raw meat species observed stored next to each other. Remove and keep separated.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Bar dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. PIC to use 3 day sink until repair is done.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Dish machine temperature for wash rinse and sanitize 123F for all 3 cycles. Discontinue and use 3 bay sink until repair is done.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No thermometer available on site to take temperarure of both hot and cold food . Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide and train staff .
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap available at the hand sink. Provide . Corrected on site by chefe.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink observed blocked with jug of shortening and plastic food container stored inside the hand sink. Remove and maintain. Corrected on site by chefe.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food and non food contact surfaces with heavily dried food soils spills encrusted food debris and heavy grease build up. Clean to remove soils from clean knife holder cook range and oven observed with heavy carbon build up all refregiration shelving kitchen area bar area basement observed heavily soiled shelving vent and floor inside all walkins observed heavily soiled exteriors f all refrigeration units kitchen bar and basement observed soiled. interior of ice machine observed soiled all chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up handsink in bar area observed soiled. Clean and sanitize all the above equipment and surfaces.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration units cooking equipment shelving units bulk food containers to remove all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess furniture old equipment stored throughout the basement area. Remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease buld up under the fryolator trash can in the kitchen and bar area observed heavily soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Both cutting board at the pizza station observed heavily scored. Replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no drain board at the warewashing are for both soiled and clean utensils. Provide
590.004/4-301.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple food items observed stored on the floor thoughout the basment area buckets of slice potatoes observed stored on the floor inside the walk in rice and powder substances observed stored in trash can and janitorial bins. Elevate and discontinue.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Slice sweet potato observed stored in stagnant water raw fish observed stored in direct contact with ice. Discontinue.
590.003/3-303.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bins storing powder subastances and rice observed without proper labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff working with RTE food without hair restraint. Provide and maintain.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash sink available in the kitchen hand sink. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood at the cookline observed heavily soiled. Expires March 24Th. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.14-C
17
Aug 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a good understanding of food safety / without a current food safety certificate - Address as discussed
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all bulk food storage bins as discussed -[ rice - flour - sugar - salt ]
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the basement and rear trash area - address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Nomcurrent food safety for PIC on site - one on the wall is no longer working atn the restaurant - address
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Address all menu items offered under cooked as discussed including the brunch menu where needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed - raw and ready to eat food sections of the restaurant shall have seperate sanitizing buckets including seperate wiping cloths
590.003/3-304.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the kitchen and basement stairway and floor from all visible spills stains and food soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris - keep lids on tightly when not in use for the trash receptacles
590.005/5-501.15-C
64
Oct 18, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing the disclosure / reminder for oysters offered on the menu for " Thursday's only " address as discussed including on line menus as well
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Washing fruits and vegetables (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to rinse off produce in the middle basin of the three bay sink especially when sink is filled with dishes addressed immediately
590.003/3-302.15-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean where needed .- above the char grill especially where there is an accumulation of heavy soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all compromised signage on the walls above the three bay sink starting to collect mildew
590.006/6-201.17-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-101.19-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas in the kitchen especially under and behind all in place equipment including sinks and tables from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Aug 8, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all hand sinks are clearly identified as discussed " Hand washing only " Eployees must wash hands before returning to work" signage belongs in the restrooms
590.006/6-301.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Contact professionally licensed pest control company and provide an IPM report for potential sightings issues or concerns of rodent activity - visible rodent activity around the restautant but not inside the restaurant -many sightings of activity in the neighborhood -
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cip equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of alll in place cooking equipment - refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-202.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Current food safet certificate and allergen awareness PIC is not on site at this time - ensure certificates are current and on site upon re-inspection
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Squealing Pig last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Squealing Pig on file is from Mar 29, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Squealing Pig?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention device when required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Squealing Pig.

How does Squealing Pig compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?

Squealing Pig most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Mission Hill average of 82.

Has Squealing Pig's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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