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Anna's Taqueria

FAIL

Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 3:21 PM

Address
242 CAMBRIDGE ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
63 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Provide proper hot holding temperatures to all PHF's. (Cooked black beans were 129.8F at time of inspection). Provide proper means of maintaining all PHF's at 140F or above at all times after cooking.

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 20-4-703.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Provide proper chlorine reading to sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink in upstairs kitchen area. (0ppm at time of inspection). Properly review warewashing and sanitizing procedures with staff to ensure proper practices.

Why This Matters

INVISIBLE KILLERS: Bacteria survive on 'clean-looking' surfaces for days. Inadequate sanitization caused Salmonella outbreak affecting 1,500 people via ice cream. Cutting boards can harbor 200 times more fecal bacteria than toilet seats. E. coli survives 1-4 hours on surfaces. Norovirus survives 2 weeks. One contaminated slicer infected 300 people with Listeria.

Code Requirements

SANITIZATION MANDATORY: Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds by immersion; Contact time: minimum 7-30 seconds depending on sanitizer; Test concentration EVERY 2 hours; Change solution when visibly soiled; ALL food contact surfaces must be sanitized: After each use with different foods; When switching raw to ready-to-eat; Every 4 hours in continuous use.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Set up proper sanitizer at ALL stations; Test and adjust concentration NOW; Re-sanitize ALL food contact surfaces; Obtain test strips immediately; Post sanitizer concentration chart; Train staff on test strip use; Create sanitization log; Change solutions every 2 hours minimum

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-703.11
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

Provide proper food allergy disclaimer in all take-out menu's as applicable. "Before placing your order please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy."

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 08-3-302.15

Washing fruits and veg's.

Provide proper and adequate food prep sink in basement kitchen food prep area.

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 08.3.302
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Provide proper internal thermometers for all Walk-In and reach-in refrigerators and freezers. (Walk-In cooler without internal thermometer at time of inspection.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Properly store all wiping cloths in a 50ppm sanitizing solution in food prep area's. Properly review all procedures with staff about proper use and storage of wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department