Tgi Fridays
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2024
32
Score
Across the available record, Tgi Fridays has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 25, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Cutting surfaces” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Tgi Fridays' 32 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings temp 122F and cooked chicken tenders at 125F hot holding under heating unit. PIC voluntarily discarded both products and will be doing cook to order. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. (COS)
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mash potato and cheese temp at 48F and chopped tomato at 48F. PIC voluntarily discarded both products and pulled product from walk in unit at 37F. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp.Unit temp at 50 F. Thermometer located inside of unit. PIC is storing all foods inside upright unit instead. (COS)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink # 2 in the bar area observed without soap. Provide. (observed staff washing hand at the adjecent handsink)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink located inside the kitchen observed without paper towel . Bar handsink observed without paper towel.. Provide and maintain. (COS)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple small black flies observed in the warewashing area. PIC to provide current IPM report from a license exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-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 hot holding cold holding and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide an irreversible thermometer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired July 23rd 2024> Provide updated sticker.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeze bottles at the bar observed without identification. Provide labels with common name stored in the bottles.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed soiled. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 6 drawer door refrigerator unit observed with fluctuating temperature 43F-50F.Repair (COS) All foods were removed and transfered to a working refrigerator unit. Most dipping sauces and shredded cheese was stored in the unit.
590.004/4-501.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup sotred inside brown sauce to dispense and utensils stored on the equipment. Discontinue .
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Repalce or resurface all cutting board observed heavily scored.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple staff working with RTE foods observed without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain . (COS)
590.002/2-402.11-C
32
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink use to wash fruits and vegetables observed without an air gap. 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
Feb 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink use to wash fruits and vegetables observed without an air gap. 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
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink located inside the kitchen observed without paper towel. Provide and maintain. Corrected on site by CFPM. Observed staff washing and drying hands using a different hand sink.
590.006/6-301.12-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 Clean to remove soils from interior and exterior of rice cooker in between fryolator and equipment observed heavily soiled interior and exterior of ice machine hand sink located at the bar interior and exterior of Blodgett oven all cook range and oven observed with heavy carbon build up interior refrigerator shelving at the bar interor of dish machine and dishwasher curtains floor inside walking freezer exteriors / interiors / gaskets of all in line refrigeration units in the kitchen. Clean and sanitize all the above equipment and surfaces.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: All of the cutting boards observed heavily scored. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 6 drawer door refrigerator unit observed with fluctuating temperature 40F-47F. Repair. All foods were removed and transfered to a working refrigerator food was placed in the unit 1 hour prior .
590.004/4-501.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup sotred inside BBQ sauce to dispense and utensils stored on the equipment. Discontinue .
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Notes:Multiple squeze bottles powder condimnets shakers and containers with different powder observed without identification. Provide labels with common name stored in the bottles.
590.003/3-302.12-C
52
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all locations of the restaurant that plan for the new " sushi line of food product" is cleasrly and properly identified including locations dscussed during inspection such as [ the walk-in freezer / the walk - in refrigeration unit / the under counter refrigeration units on the cooking line and all designated cutting - food prep areas of the kitchen where needed
590.003/3-302.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Blue cutting boards are to be used for " all " sushi being prepared in the segragated food prep section of the kitchen - segragated knives with either a blue handle or " label " clearly identifying the knife to be used for " sushi" only
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the sanitizing buckets with segragated wiping cloths are set up accordingly -[ ensure that a sanitizing bucket is clearly and properly identified for the sushi station only - one seperate for raw foods and another bucket available for ready to eat foods ] as well as for other food prep mlocations of the kitchen as we discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
86
Apr 4, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure that all wet mops and in use brooms are being elevated off the floors after use as discussed during inspection
590.006/6-501.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all current copies of food safety /allergen awareness certificates are on site and posted for the managers / chef who are managing the restaurant at that time
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
90
Sep 9, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the current food allergen certificates are available and on site posted in a conspicuous location alongside the current food safety certificates [ names must coincide accordingly as discussed diring inspection
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tgi Fridays last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tgi Fridays on file is from Jul 25, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tgi Fridays?
Across the inspection record, “cutting surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tgi Fridays.
How does Tgi Fridays compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Tgi Fridays most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Tgi Fridays' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tgi Fridays have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tgi Fridays 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.
How often is Tgi Fridays inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tgi Fridays is inspected around three times per year on average.
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