Did Amelia's Cluck & Smash pass their Boston health inspection?

Amelia's Cluck & Smash passed their inspection on December 17, 2021.

Where is Amelia's Cluck & Smash located?

Amelia's Cluck & Smash is located at 309 HUNTINGTON AV, Boston, MA.

Amelia's Cluck & Smash

Q: What critical health violations were found at Amelia's Cluck & Smash?

Critical violation: Cooling (P). TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.

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Friday, December 17, 2021 at 9:23 PM

Address

309 HUNTINGTON AV

Fenway, MA 02115

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.14-P

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Cooling (P)

Two full pans of cooked black beans from previous day in walk-in cooler at 49F. Two full pans of cooked pinto beans from previous day in walk-in cooler at 46F. Pan of leftover cooked beef from previous evening in walk-in at 48F. Pan of leftover balck beans from previous evening at 46F. Discarded by PIC. PIC will draft Risk Control Plan for cooling beans with specifics procedures to retrain staff.

Why This Matters

TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.

Code Requirements

Cool rapidly using: Shallow pans (2 inches max), Ice baths with stirring, Blast chiller, Cut large items into portions, Add ice as ingredient. NEVER cool at room temp. NEVER stack hot containers. Monitor with thermometer. Document cooling times.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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