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Babbo Pizzeria

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 3:59 PM

Address
11 FAN PIER BL
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
12 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

PIC Performing Duties

Establishment making gelato on site without a frozen desert manufacturers license. Discontinue. Provide proper licensure and submit detailed plans standard recipes and SOP's for preparation of gelato to health division. Establishment using an ice cream mixer and pasturizing machine to mix gelato. Provide cut sheets for all appliances used in preparation of gelato. Chef states pasturizing machine is used to melt chocolate. All pasturized eggs and cream used in preparation of gelato per CFPM on site. Provided frozen desert manufacturing handout to CFPM via email.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Low reach in units at salad line inoperable. Establisment awaiting fire permit for welding. Units to be repaired next business day per CFPM on site. Pizza station reach in unit inoperable. Repair. Provide detailed invoices upon reinspection stating repairs made and ensure all refrigeration on site is fully operational holding at 41F or below. Alternative means for cold holding being used with indirect contact with ice and other on site refrigeration holding at 39F in walkin cooler.

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Observed food worker without beard restraint. Provide.

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 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

No thermometer inside cookline reach in unit. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Handsink at bar and cookline missing signage. Provide.

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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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department