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Angela's Cafe

PASS

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Address
131 LEXINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
Facility History
45 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Burn marks on a wooden spoon used to stir beans - discontinue user of wooden utensils to cook with No -commercial cookware [ pots and pan ] used in the kitchen - [ beans and pico gallo ] Provide commercial grade pots/pans and utensils

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 14.4.202
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean inside of all refrigeration units from visible food soils

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11
✓ Corrected

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Provide soap and paper towels at all hand sinks -[ prep area is missing paper towels - cooking area is missing soap ]

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 37-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Finish covering areas of the basement ceiling where needed -

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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