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Boston Common Coffee Co.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Address
10 WEST ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
Facility History
20 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Two wiping cloths were observed on the baker's table at the rear of the establishment. BISD discussed the proper storage of wiping cloths. The violation was corrected.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

The exterior of several of the bulk food storage bins were soiled. The food soil / build-up should be removed.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 33-5-501.116

Improper Cleaning of Receptacles

Soil should be removed from the exterior of the trash bins. Loose material from the bins could represent a potential source for cross contamination to the building interior. It could also represent a potential food source when set outside for pick-up.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 33.5.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department