AMC South Bay 12 (Concession)
FAILFriday, December 3, 2021 at 7:42 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.114-P
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
No sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. Bottle was empty. Replaced by PIC. Monitor chemicals to ensure they are avilable at all times.
Why This Matters
INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.
Code Requirements
Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Reach-in freezer doors at cookline soiled. Clean and monitor glove use. Debris and corn kernals under shelves next to walk-in cooler under bags of corn and under shelves in dry storage. Clean and maintain.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Filters in exhaust hood with grease and dust build-up. Clean regularly. Hood sticker expired October. Confirm scheduled cleaning with hood company.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.