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Au Bon Pain

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Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 1:03 PM

Address
75 FRANCIS ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
56 inspections
26 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14

Cooling

Prepared sandwiches in grab and go self service cooler at 46F. Ensure product is properly cooled after preparation before being placed out for service

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 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

Diced meat in lift top sandwich unit at 50F. Ensure product held at 41F or below. Prepped less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Removed and placed in walkin

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

Establishment sanitizing equipment in sanitizer solution above approved limits- Add water to solution until proper repairs are made

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.201
• MINOR 16-4-501.11/.15

Dishwashng Facilities

Quats Sanitizer from automated dispenser at 500+ppm. Repair to ensure quats sanitizer is maintained at 200-400ppm

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 16.4.501
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