Amelia's Taqueria
FAILTuesday, May 24, 2022 at 3:53 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-403.11-P
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
Rice in hot holding unit at serving line registered 59F. Unit 163F. PIC stated he had just placed it without reheating it less than 30 minutes ago. He placed it on the stove top for immediate reheating to 165F. Reheat properly before placing for hot holding.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and proper reheating of TCS foods for hot holding.
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.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed employee washing equipment without setting up three bay sink. Rinse bay filled with soiled equipment. Later when I asked employee to set up three bay sink he did so without cleaning properly the three bay sink. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize) in three bay sink.
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Handsink at the lower level has pipe draining in it. Remove pipe and install properly.
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.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Several trays and equipment placed in front of handsink at prep area. Remove keep accessible all the time.
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.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Boxes with chips stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly. Trays with meat products stored on the floor of walk-in unit at the lower level. Elevate properly. Two plastic containers with rice covered with lids that dont cover properly the containers. Provide proper enclosed containers.
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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-204.119-C
Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
Current Three Bay sink is demaged hole blocked with plastic tape. New three bay sink is aquired and according to PIC will be installed this week depending on availability of plumber. Repair or replace.
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.
590.004/4-903.11-C
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
Boxes with single use take out containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
Metal pan covers stored against the wall at prep area handsink. Remove and store properly.
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor at lower level with gaps. Paint to seal it properly or repair. Floor at carbonated drinks area at lower level missing tiles. Repair.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean
590.006/6-301.13-C
Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)
Prep sink at prep area upstairs with a soap dispenser installed next to it. Remove.
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 personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
CO2 tanks for carbonated drinks not secured/chained. Secure properly.
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.