Did Bartaco pass their Boston health inspection?

Bartaco passed their inspection on July 28, 2022.

Where is Bartaco located?

Bartaco is located at 25 THOMSON PL, Boston, MA.

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Q: What critical health violations were found at Bartaco?

Critical violation: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P). 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.

PASS

Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 8:33 PM

Address

25 THOMSON PL

Boston, MA 02210

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-302.11-P

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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

In walk in cooler Raw pork is stored over raw shrimp- Store raw pork underneath the raw shrimp to prevent cross contamiation. 7/26/22- Raw Duck stored on top of raw shrimp and raw pork- Discontinue storing poultry over different species either raw or ready to eat. Eggs stored over ready to eat in walk in cooler.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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