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Ali Baba

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM

Address
99A CAMBRIDGE ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
Facility History
15 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with raw and / or ready to eat foods in the kitchen areas

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Thereis a tray of baked goods on top of the front counter without any covering / form of a lid - Addressed during inspection

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department