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Al Mercatino

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Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 1:14 PM

Address
300 FANEUIL HALL MARKET PL
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
38 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 27-5-103.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Hot and Cold Water

Repair hand sink at service area. Repair leak and provide hot and cold running water under pressure. Employees are using sink in kitchen to wash hands

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 27.5.103
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

clean all shelving inside walk in cooler. Remove rust buildup on shelves or replace all shelving.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department