Amelia's Cluck & Smash
FAILFriday, June 25, 2021 at 3:51 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Deli cooler holding items at 60F for the past two hours as stated by PIC. Tomatoes pico cheese lettuce cucumber temping at 60F. Foods removed to walk-in refrigerator. Pico and chopped lettuce from previous day discarded. Technician arrived on site.
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cooked rice in covered pot on stove at 114F for one hour. PIC reheated to 165F for hot holding at 135F. Cooked foods must be held hot at 135F or be in a cooling process for cold holding.
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC needs to retrain staff on hot holding requirements and when and how to cool foods for cold holding. Train staff to monitor temperatures of cold holding equipment such that when equipment fails they are aware and able to correct accordingly.
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.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
No themometer in cold holding deli cooler. Cooler not functioning properly holding foods at 60F. Provide thermometer for refrigeration equipment to monitor temperatures and functionality.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.