Black Seeds
FAILTuesday, July 5, 2022 at 6:20 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Lamb burgers stored in freezer in used cardboard chicken box. Discontinue storing anything in used chicken boxes. Discard immediately after removing chicken. Assume boxes are contaminated.
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.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Clean up kit incomplete. Provide complete kit. Guidance via email.
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. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Advisory placed on menu but no items indicated as raw or undercooked. Either do not offer any menu items raw or undercooked or update menu to show which items (burgers & salmon?) are available "cooked to order"- menaing these items can be undercooked per customer request.
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.
590.004/4-301.12-PF
Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)
Drain plugs for 3 compartment sink are damaged. All equipment can be washed/rinsed/sanitized in dish machine. Replace drain plugs as necessary to operate 3 compartment sink.
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Cardboard covering grease trap. Discard and discontinue using cardboard to cover grease trap. Clean and resurface grease trap as needed or use materials that are cleanable durable and nonabsorbent.
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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Debris and rat droppings in back hall. Grease and soil build up under cookline- fryer stove broiler. Debris under shelves in basement and walk-in freezer. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
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.