BACKWOODS PIZZA
FAILMonday, July 11, 2022 at 3:54 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed cold cuts @ 50F stored in reach in unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and replaced with products @ 41F. Corrected on site
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC not monitoring the required cold holding temperatures of food or unit. Hood Sticker expired in March 2022. Discussed with PIC to review and retrain employees on food safety guidelines and to contact hood cleaning company immediately for cleaning appointment.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Observed sliced cold cuts stored in walk in unit held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed food spills and soils in refrigerated units / deep freezer. Thoroughly clean all refrigerated units / reach ins / freezers to remove all soils/spills Observed soiled knives stored in soiled knife rack. Clean to remove all soils and maintain only clean and sanitized knives in clean knife rack.
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.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed hood sticker expired March 2022. Discussed with PIC to contact hood cleaning immediately for appointment and submit confirmation to the Health department
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.