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Blackbird Doughnuts & Sally's Sandwiches

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Friday, February 9, 2024 at 3:21 PM

Address
460 TREMONT ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
31 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.18-P
✓ Corrected

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)

Prepared products held past expiration date- caesar dressing garlic mayo pico pimento cheese hot sauce. Discarded by PIC. Regularly monitor dates and rotate product to ensure no out of date product is held over 7 days.

Why This Matters

LISTERIA GROWTH: Unlike other bacteria, Listeria grows in refrigeration. After 7 days can reach dangerous levels. Causes severe illness in pregnant women (20% miscarriage rate), elderly (20% mortality). 1,600 illnesses, 260 deaths annually.

Code Requirements

Date mark ALL ready-to-eat TCS foods: Day prepared = Day 1, Use within 7 days, Mark with prep OR discard date, Include on labels: date, product name, initials. DISCARD unmarked foods. Train all staff on system.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF
✓ Corrected

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Prepped foods held over night without date marking- guacamole cole slaw pickled onions. All foods held more than 24 hours require date marking.

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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Debris and soils under prep sink. Clean 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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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