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Blue Hill Cafe

FAIL

Monday, February 10, 2020 at 1:49 PM

Address
491B BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02121
Category
FT
Violations
14 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
6 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Remove soiled plastic containers and other debris from the hand sink behind the front counter and keep clear as discussed during hours of operation

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Remove soiled plastic containers and other debris from the hand sink behind the front counter and keep clear as discussed during hours of operation

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.002/2-304.11-C

Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)

Ensure all food handlers have clean outer attire and proper hair restraints observed food handler with soiled clothing on - no apron nor uniform

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.002/2-304.11-C

Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)

Ensure all food handlers have clean outer attire and proper hair restraints observed food handler with soiled clothing on - no apron nor uniform

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.17-C

Wood Use Limitation (C)

Remove all wooden spoons and utensils that are cracked and have visible burnn marks - discontinue the use of these wooden utensils to dispense foods as discussed during inspection

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.17-C

Wood Use Limitation (C)

Remove all wooden spoons and utensils that are cracked and have visible burnn marks - discontinue the use of these wooden utensils to dispense foods as discussed during inspection

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.12-C

CIP Equipment (C)

Clean exterior of all in place cooking equipmentfrom visible food spills stains and soils

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.12-C

CIP Equipment (C)

Clean exterior of all in place cooking equipmentfrom visible food spills stains and soils

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-204.112-C

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

No working food thermometer on site address

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-204.112-C

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

No working food thermometer on site address

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-301.12-C

Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)

Clean inside the basins of the three bay sink from previous usage before filling it up with other soiled equipment - do not overload the sinks as the soiled pans cannot properly submerge inside the basins

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-301.12-C

Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)

Clean inside the basins of the three bay sink from previous usage before filling it up with other soiled equipment - do not overload the sinks as the soiled pans cannot properly submerge inside the basins

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
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.112-C

Outside Storage Prohibitions (C)

Ensure all trash receptacles are covered without any holes and are cleaned to remove visible soils when needed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.112-C

Outside Storage Prohibitions (C)

Ensure all trash receptacles are covered without any holes and are cleaned to remove visible soils when needed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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