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Athan's European Bakery

FAIL

Monday, May 17, 2010 at 6:13 PM

Address
407 WASHINGTON ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
80 inspections
38 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-401.11-.12

Good Hygienic Practices

The employee working within the sandwich and salad preparation area was drinking out of an open glass container. The container must be covered when stored within an active work area.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 12.2.401
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

One cellular telephone was observed adjacent to a cutting board and knife within the salad and sandwich preparation area. Staff are not permitted to store their cellular telephones within an active food preparation area. Cellular telephones are typically stored within a soiled pocket and in frequent contact with soiled hands the mouth nose and ear. They are not cleaned and sanitized. Therefore they should not be stored on an active food preparation surface.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Hair restraints should be worn by all kitchen and bakery staff.

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 13.2.304
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

The salad refrigeration unit was not holding / maintaining an internal operating temperature of 41F degrees or below. The unit should be repaired. No potentially hazardous foods may be stored within the unit until it is repaired.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Two soiled towels were observed on an active food preparation surface within the salad and sandwich preparation area. The towels should be stored within a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

The handles to the walk-in refrigerator and freezer on the left side of the bakery are soiled and should be cleaned to remove the build-up of flour. The cutting boards on the salad and sandwich refrigeration units should be cleaned with bleach to remove the carbon and staining.

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

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

One hand sink within the dining/service area and a second within the bakery were properly equipped with soap towels signage and hot water. The remainder were missing either towels or soap. One was equipped with towels and sanitizer. Sanitizer is not an acceptable replacement for soap. The hand sinks must be properly equipped at all times.

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
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