Boston Market #609
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2023
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Boston Market #609 five times, with records going back to 2022. Boston Market #609 was last inspected on Feb 7, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 7, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Winter Haven facility scores 89, putting Boston Market #609 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. I dead fly on broken tiles by drive through window. 2 dead flies by bottom window in dining area next to Boston Market sign. Employee cleaned and sanitized both areas. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By drive through window. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of raw chicken stored on the floor by prep table. Employee removed chicken from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of the reach in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the dining area by front door entrance. In women's bathroom.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep area near front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
67
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on splitter added to mop sink faucet on right side **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on splitter added to mop sink faucet on right side **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on splitter added to mop sink faucet on right side **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on splitter added to mop sink faucet on right side **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. On left side of hood system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Light not functioning. On left side of hood system. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Light not functioning. On left side of hood system. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Light not functioning. On left side of hood system. **Admin Complaint**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights on right side of front service counter area missing the proper shield. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Lights on right side of front service counter area missing the proper shield. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Lights on right side of front service counter area missing the proper shield. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Lights on right side of front service counter area missing the proper shield. **Admin Complaint**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall tiles by drive thru window broken and missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Wall tiles by drive thru window broken and missing. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Wall tiles by drive thru window broken and missing. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Wall tiles by drive thru window broken and missing. **Admin Complaint**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rusting in mixer bowl **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rusting in mixer bowl **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Observed rusting in mixer bowl * **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Observed rusting in mixer bowl **Admin Complaint**
14-13-4
61
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Felicity Hufstetler Manager on duty 9/12/22 started on 8/9/22. Previously cited on 8/10/22 will be observed at following up inspection. Callback due 10/9/22 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Felicity Hufstetler Manager on duty 9/12/22 started on 8/9/22. Previously cited on 8/10/22 will be observed at following up inspection. Callback due 10/9/22 **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: No paper towels by 3-compartment sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Previously cited on inspection 8/10/22. Callback due on 10/9/22. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Previously cited on inspection 8/10/22. Callback due on 10/9/22. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling tiles in dining room, bathrooms and kitchen area are bulging, wet, and with black mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Several ceiling tiles in dining room, bathrooms and kitchen area are bulging, wet, and with black mold like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
70
Sep 8, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 9 live flying insects in dining area on ceiling, 1 live flying insect in kitchen front counter 1 live flying insect on wall behind customer self service drink station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Observed 10 live flies. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Previously sighted on 8/10/22 will be observed at following up inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Previously sighted on 8/10/22 will be observed at following up inspection. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels at handwash sink. Observed on cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: No paper towels at handwash sink. Observed on cookline. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Previously sighted on 8/10/22 will be observed at following up inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Previously sighted on 8/10/22 will be observed at following up inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed bulging down tiles wet from rain or leaks,in kitchen and dining area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed bulging down tiles wet from rain or leaks,in kitchen and dining area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mildew on ceiling tiles and vents in dining area and kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mildew on ceiling tiles and vents in dining area and kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boston Market #609 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boston Market #609 on file is from Feb 7, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boston Market #609?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boston Market #609.
How does Boston Market #609 compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Boston Market #609 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 89.
Has Boston Market #609's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Market #609 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boston Market #609 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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