After multiple serious health code violations were discovered by Boston health inspectors, two restaurants in the city’s Back Bay neighborhood have been closed to allow for corrective measures.
Health inspectors were called to Cafe Med and Back Bay Sandwich on St. James Avenue after nine confirmed cases of salmonella, Channel 7 reports.
Inside Back Bay Sandwich, health inspectors reported finding 19 violatins, including “rodent activity and droppings” as well as food stored at unsafe temperatures and unsanitary refrigerators.
Chicken was found to be sitting a a “green liquor” inside Cafe Med’s kitchen.
The Boston Inspectional Services Department and the Boston Public Health Commission said the management of both eateries are working to “ensure compliance of all applicable codes,” according to a statement issued by the ISD. “This is an ongoing investigation into the cause of the illness and the health permits for both establishments will be suspended until further notice.”
Both restaurants will be closed until the health investigation is complete.