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Mama Ana

⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS May 21, 2024

📍 Neighborhood: Charlestown

🚇 Nearest Transit: North Station (Orange Line)

Address
197 EIGHTH ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Inspection History
41 inspections
16 failures
1 closures
License
License #84994
Last inspected: May 21, 2024

Inspection History (41 most recent)

PASS May 21, 2024 at 5:37 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Post current copies of both the food safety and allergen awareness certifiates on site as discussed | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked o...
FAIL May 14, 2024 at 5:48 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Post current copies of both the food safety and allergen awareness certifiates on site as discussed | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked o...
PASS May 30, 2023 at 3:40 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-302.15-PF - Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf): Lettuce being washed in middle bay of 3 bay sink while in active use Ensure to wash fruits and vegetables at start of morning in sanitized 3 bay sink before setting up for wash rinse and ...
FAIL May 23, 2023 at 4:12 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-302.15-PF - Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf): Lettuce being washed in middle bay of 3 bay sink while in active use Ensure to wash fruits and vegetables at start of morning in sanitized 3 bay sink before setting up for wash rinse and ...
PASS September 9, 2022 at 3:34 PM
0 violations
PASS July 13, 2022 at 3:39 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 9, 2021 at 3:55 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Ceiling vents with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
PASS August 13, 2021 at 2:43 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The chicken on the top of the flip-top unit is 48F and 45F at the bottom tomatoes 45F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
FAIL August 6, 2021 at 3:02 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The chicken on the top of the flip-top unit is 48F and 45F at the bottom tomatoes 45F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
PASS May 26, 2021 at 7:31 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Large container of homemade salsa left out on counter top salsa 62F PIC stated out for less than 1 hour. remove refrigeration Maintain 41F or ...
FAIL May 19, 2021 at 3:53 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Large container of homemade salsa left out on counter top salsa 62F PIC stated out for less than 1 hour. remove refrigeration Maintain 41F or ...
PASS January 21, 2021 at 5:35 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No noro/virus clean-up kit or procedure . Provide clean-up kit. procedure will be emailed. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Ma...
FAIL January 15, 2021 at 5:42 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No noro/virus clean-up kit or procedure . Provide clean-up kit. procedure will be emailed. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Ma...
PASS October 5, 2020 at 6:16 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.15-C - Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C): They are washing the lettuce in the sanitizer side of hte three bay sink but they have a prep sink. Properly wash produce in prep sink provided to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-603.11-P...
FAIL September 25, 2020 at 3:49 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.15-C - Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C): They are washing the lettuce in the sanitizer side of hte three bay sink but they have a prep sink. Properly wash produce in prep sink provided to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-603.11-P...
PASS December 10, 2019 at 7:06 PM
0 violations
PASS November 27, 2019 at 3:39 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): There was flooding in the facility from upstairs. The manager voluntarily closed the establishment and will remain closed until the plumbing problem is fixed and the kitchen is prop...
🚫 CLOSURE November 21, 2019 at 4:17 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): There was flooding in the facility from upstairs. The manager voluntarily closed the establishment and will remain closed until the plumbing problem is fixed and the kitchen is prop...
PASS April 12, 2019 at 3:18 PM
0 violations
PASS September 26, 2018 at 5:37 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 19, 2018 at 4:19 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: The bakery items are coming from Lamarca Bakery and there is no allergen or ingredient information available. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The small single door refrigerator under the toaster...
FAIL March 7, 2018 at 4:45 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: The bakery items are coming from Lamarca Bakery and there is no allergen or ingredient information available. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The small single door refrigerator under the toaster...
PASS September 26, 2017 at 12:52 PM
1 violation
39-6-304.11 - Rooms and Equipment Vented: Tabletop fryer being used tp deep fry without proper hoods and ventilation / Discontinue use or provide a hood vent installed
FAIL September 18, 2017 at 2:18 PM
1 violation
39-6-304.11 - Rooms and Equipment Vented: Tabletop fryer being used tp deep fry without proper hoods and ventilation / Discontinue use or provide a hood vent installed
PASS January 30, 2017 at 2:45 PM
2 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives stored in between reach in units / Discontinue and properly store | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: Quats 400+ppm / Instructions call for 200ppm. Ensure proper set up
FAIL January 23, 2017 at 5:06 PM
2 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives stored in between reach in units / Discontinue and properly store | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: Quats 400+ppm / Instructions call for 200ppm. Ensure proper set up
PASS August 9, 2016 at 12:41 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Ham 53F chicken 52F turkey 53F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures . Discussed cooling cold cuts after slicing before transferring to the top reach in. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw shell eggs 52F Ob...
FAIL July 26, 2016 at 12:32 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Ham 53F chicken 52F turkey 53F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures . Discussed cooling cold cuts after slicing before transferring to the top reach in. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw shell eggs 52F Ob...
PASS February 29, 2016 at 4:41 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Large container of raw shell eggs sitting out at 61F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Cold water knob broken on hand sink / Repair. | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advi...
FAIL February 19, 2016 at 5:17 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Large container of raw shell eggs sitting out at 61F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Cold water knob broken on hand sink / Repair. | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 6, 2015 at 5:52 PM
0 violations
PASS September 9, 2015 at 5:35 PM
1 violation
M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Provide proper consumer advisory on all menu's [ take out ] as well
FAIL September 2, 2015 at 12:27 PM
1 violation
M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Provide proper consumer advisory on all menu's [ take out ] as well
PASS January 20, 2015 at 7:51 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: No labels or ingredient information on self service parfats [ visible nuts ] Provide as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Readt to eat produce stored under / beside raw shell eggs - relocate ...
FAIL January 12, 2015 at 5:08 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: No labels or ingredient information on self service parfats [ visible nuts ] Provide as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Readt to eat produce stored under / beside raw shell eggs - relocate ...
PASS January 23, 2014 at 3:15 PM
2 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Parfaits - yogurt with nuts / granola without proper labeling -Provide labels for packaged foods in the small refrigerated unit by the front counter. Retail foods shall have an ingredient list to properly ...
FAIL January 16, 2014 at 4:15 PM
2 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Parfaits - yogurt with nuts / granola without proper labeling -Provide labels for packaged foods in the small refrigerated unit by the front counter. Retail foods shall have an ingredient list to properly ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS April 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all packaged foods (ingredients) | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove all frayed wiping cloths. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and repair front non working r...
FAIL March 25, 2013 at 5:17 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all packaged foods (ingredients) | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove all frayed wiping cloths. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and repair front non working r...
PASS December 4, 2012 at 1:01 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department