BACKWOODS PIZZA
PASSThursday, August 12, 2021 at 3:20 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Eggs stored on top of Ready to eat broccoli Chicken stored over ready to eat foods- Discontinue storing eggs and poultry over ready to eat foods.
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
PIC voluntarily discarded and denatured 48 pounds of seasoned chicken tenders in walk in cooler at 51.1F for an undetermined amount of time.The chicken had an obvious distinct smell of spoilage - Discontinue storing chicken in deep containers prep enough for a day's service store at 41 F or below.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
All food contact equipment is heavily soiled and encrusted with grease- Properly clean to remove soils. Wash rinse and sanitize all soiled knives stored on clean knife rack. Fryolators inbetween underand around- Clean remove soils and encrusted grease. All refrigetation units/lowboy coolers need cleaning inside on interior door and floor of units. In between the grate- Clean to remove soils and debris.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
I Observed Live Mouse droppings through-out front area and in Kitchen- Provide a detailed pest control report from a licensed Pest control Company
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.003/3-304.12-C
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
I observed a Large Knife and pizza cutter on counter- Store in use untensils on a clean sanitized surface or in hot clean water stored at 135f or above.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping Cloths all over and not stored in a sanitizer solution- Corrected on site PIC set up 3 buckets at 50PPM to store wiping cloth- Store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.15-C
Can Openers (C)
Blade on Can opener in Kitchen is rusted and worn- Replace Can opener blade- Discontinue use until the blade is replaced or a new opener is purchased.
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Through-out the entire restaurant from behind the counters all floors and walls behind the equipment needs cleaning- Clean all floors and walls to remove soils and debris.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean