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Auntie Anne's Pretzels/ Carvel

FAIL

Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 3:38 PM

Address
700 ATLANTIC AV
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
11 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Sliding top of ice bin with spills. Clean and maintain to prevent possible contamination of ice and beverages

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.16-C

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Sponges observed at 3 compartment sink. Discard sponges and discontinue using on food contact surfaces. Residual moisture allows sponges to harbor pathogens.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.19-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Soiled cardboard observed lining basement two door cooler shelf. Discard and discontinue using cardboard on shelves. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Dust and debris under shelves in basement storage area. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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