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Au Bon Pain Store No. 44

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Monday, October 24, 2011 at 2:02 PM

Address
90 OLIVER
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
35 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

Bacon egg and cheddar breakfast sandwich jolding in warmer at 133.2F.phf hot holding needs a minimum temperature of 140F.?There was a deep 6"half pan of cooked chicken left unattended on shelving nesxt to toaster unit thatwas running at 85F(I'm not sure what product was doing.It was cooling improperly.It was hot holding improperly and surely wasn't cold holding properly.Please review safe food principles and practices and provide proper practices for processes.

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 03-3-501.16(A)
✓ Corrected

Cold Holding

Turkey sandwich holding in to go open air refrigeration at 56F.Tuna in same unit at 49F.Med.Chix salad in same unit(s) at 54F and 49F.Please verify temperature before loading into open air unit(Unit not designed to properly chill product down to required 41F after production.Sliced turkey at cold sandwich station piled high at 46.8F(swiss that was only stacked half way in pan had a much better temperature of 42.6F).

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)
• MINOR 21-3-304.14
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Blue wiping cloths lying on counters.Properly store in sanitizer buckets.

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 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

Dirty stagnant mop water left sitting in mop buckets(x2).Properly dispose after use and air dry mop(heads).

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 42.6.501
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