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Blackbird Donuts

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Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Address
1321 BOYLSTON ST
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
31 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-501.114-P

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

No presence of chlorine sanitizer after dish machine ran twice and primed. Make all necessary repairs. PIC to sanitize at equipment at sister location until repairs are made. (coffee brewer components) all other wares are disposable.

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 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

CFPM & Allergen posted is for a former employee per PIC on site. Provide current or proof of enrollment.

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(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(B) | FDA Code: Section 2
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department