BOSTON BEER GARDEN

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, products have been cold holding for two hours and cover of refrigerator was off for some time. Operator made ice baths in cooler for products. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picking up item from floor and not change gloves and wash hands. Educated employee. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted peppers 47F cold hold, raw steak 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on importance of maintaining temperature at 41F or below. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice, turned down reach in cooler, and moved cooler away from wall. Rechecked temperature at 43F cold hold. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to food prep sink blocked by cloth container. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to food prep sink and at outside bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed old labels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on importance of storing containers inverted. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked shredded chicken 55F cold hold, roasted peppers 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in coolers and double panned with ice. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink next to food prep sink. Operator removed strainer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed forms. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior ice chute of the ice machine/bin at kitchen entrance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile above ice machine at kitchen entrance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or gray-like substance. Kitchen.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease underneath oven at end of cook line.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom and outside bar.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed product held on time not time marked. Operator able to determine time, but it was time to change so discarded product and pulled new from cooler with new time mark. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle not clean at out door bar area and one at indoor bar area. Operator cleaned nozzles. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to fill container with water. Operator corrected employee on proper use of hand wash sink.

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed bottle water in small ice bin in back. Operator removed bottle. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked ready to eat beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage.. Repeat 7/12/2022 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls, cooked beef and chicken salad made in house with no date. Operator stated made yesterday and provided dates. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in outside bar area only reaching 79F.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed small ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance in it.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls and cooked beef stored not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over unwashed lemons. Operator moved the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburger over raw plant based burger. Operator moved on site. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose for three compartment sink hanging below the rim of the sink.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaner stored with food and spices above expeditor line. operator removed the chemical bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink closest to back door.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink closest to back door.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only some employee training cards.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked. Operator informed made 3 days ago. operator date marked . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans on shelving unit next to dish washer. operator separated the pans. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in walk in cooler not smooth and cleanable.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulated on hood and wall behind cook line.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice accumulation in walk in freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at multiple hand wash sinks throughout kitchen. Operator supplied the hand wash sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler near kitchen entrance with rust pitted shelves.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of the reach in cooler with glass front in outside bar area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat foods in walkin cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface slicer blade guard soiled with food debris.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Bowl or other container soufflé cups with no handle used to dispense food in salad toppings reach in cooler top. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened packaging on fish. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable sealer pain pealing off concrete in kitchen areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food dressings not covered in tall reach in cooler in salad area. Operator covered foods. Corrected On-Site