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ASHLEY'S BREAKFAST SHOPPE

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Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 2:10 PM

Address
260 BOWDOIN ST
Dorchester, MA 02122
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
35 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-201.11/.14 .15

Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policy

PIC Thomas state there is no illness policy in place. Food saftey packet provided. Review handout with all employees.

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.

⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

All food service trays heavily soiled. Rplace. Stand mixer stated byThomas hadn't been cleaned in a month but used within the past week. Clean after each use and with proper frequency. Meat slicer with visible soils. Clean to remove. Frying pans and baking pans in service area heavily soiled. Clean to remove or replace.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Wooden spoon being used in kitchen area. Discontinue and use food grade 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

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inside of Proof box visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Exterior of Hobart potatoe peeler heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Clean all exreriors of food containers. Interior of Blodgett oven with heavy carbon build up. Clean to remove. Coffin style freezer in basement with heavy frost build up and soils on interior. Clean to remove.

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 33-5-501.13-.17

Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Trash receptacles in kitchen and service area with no lids. Provide.

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 33.5.501
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