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BERKELEY PERK CAFE

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Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 3:38 PM

Address
69 BERKELEY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
44 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

PIC Allergen certificate has expired.Provide up to date certificate.Documentation was provided to the PIC for the test. Provide new Allergy warning on the menu board. Provide consumer advisory on the menu board and asterisk(*) all necessary items.

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 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Observed broken gaskets in front reach in refrigeration units.Repair

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 15.4.202
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department