Alma Gaucha
PASSTuesday, May 31, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.14-P
When to Wash (P)
Observed staff member handling raw chicken with gloved hands and change tasks without first removing gloves and washing hands. Retrain staff.
Why This Matters
ILLNESS TRANSMISSION: 70% of foodborne outbreaks traced to poor handwashing. Unwashed hands after restroom carry 10 billion bacteria including E. coli. One contaminated hand can spread bacteria to 7 surfaces in 10 seconds. Causes 48 million illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds minimum with soap and 100°F water: After restroom ALWAYS, Before food prep, After touching face/hair/clothing, Between raw and ready-to-eat foods, After handling garbage, Every 30 minutes during continuous prep, After any contamination risk.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Cases of raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods in walkin cooler. Store properly.
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.
590.003/3-306.14-P
Returned Food and Re-service of Food (P)
Hollowed out cheese wheel is served on buffet and reused daily. Discontinue
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
The PIC is not monitoring employee handwashing seperation of raw animal foods and cross contimantion. Retrain staff. Assume active managerial control.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(E)/2-201.11-P
(A) & (C) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (P)
Confirmed ill staff member was working at the time of inspection. Suspect employee did not self report to the on site PIC of diagnosis as is required. Staff member was immediately told to leave. Rertrain staff.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(E). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Several handsinks are blocked by trash barrells and equipment inside sinks. Maintain free access.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Food Preparation (C)
Food employee preparing chicken heart skewers at soiled three compartment sink. COS.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed food handler touch raw chicken with gloved hands then subsequently touch walkin door handle. Contaminated Surfaces where instructed to be sanitized. Retrain staff.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.