Did Boloco pass their Boston health inspection?

Boloco FAILED their Boston health inspection on August 10, 2021 with 1 violations including 1 critical violations.

Where is Boloco located?

Boloco is located at 283 LONGWOOD AV, Boston, MA.

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Q: What critical health violations were found at Boloco?

Critical violation: Cooling (P). TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.

FAIL

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 4:16 PM

Address

283 LONGWOOD AV

Fenway, MA 02115

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.14-P

Cooling (P)

Black beans cooked previous day in walk-in at 56F. Beans and proteins cooked ahead for cooling cold holding and then reheating for hot holding need to be cooled properly to avoid contamination from pathogens. Reviewed cooling methods. Provided cooling log. Beans discarded by PIC.

Why This Matters

TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.

Code Requirements

Cool rapidly using: Shallow pans (2 inches max), Ice baths with stirring, Blast chiller, Cut large items into portions, Add ice as ingredient. NEVER cool at room temp. NEVER stack hot containers. Monitor with thermometer. Document cooling times.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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