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Bar Mezzana

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Friday, March 3, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Address
360 HARRISON AV
South End, MA 02118
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
22 inspections
6 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-501.114-P

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Bar dish machine not registering chlorine sanitizer. Discontinue using machine and service as needed. Use either dish machine in kitchen for washing/sanitizing all glassware.

Why This Matters

INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.

Code Requirements

Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-502.12-PF

Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)

R.O.P. cooked pork loin in cooler dated 2/22. Discarded by PIC. Discontinue using Reduced Oxygen Packaging machine without a HACCP plan. Submit variance request with plan for HACCP approval from ISD.

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.14-PF

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

No test strips for testing quats sanitizer or chlorine for final rinse on both low temp dish machines. Provide test strips for both quats and chlorine.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-404.11-PF

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Multiple containers of prepped food held past date marked: Pickles 12/1 Pickled peppers 2/3 Caramelized onions 2/22 Fingerling potatoes 2/22 Foods discarded by PIC. Ensure prepped foods are not held for more than 7 days from date preppared.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Food debris in cookline refrigerated drawers. Clean and maintain

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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