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Boston Globe Cafeteria

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Monday, February 22, 2010 at 3:10 PM

Address
135 WILLIAM T MORRISSEY BL
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
FS
Violations
9 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
32 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-301.12-.15
✓ Corrected

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How

Employee observed handling soiled equipment then handling clean equipment without changing gloves or washing hands. Address.

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 12.2.301
⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11
✓ Corrected

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

Sanitizer at 3 bay sink was testing at close to 400ppm. Corrective actions were taken at time of inspection. Ensure sanitizer is set up at the proper dilution.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.201
• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Cutting board being used to peel vegetables visibly soiled and scoared. Clean to remove or replace.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 14.4.202
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Light out above Reach-in #1. Repair or replace. Gasket of walk-in# 1 in dis-repair. Repair.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 24-4-903.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Rack for Blodgett oven stored on ground behind oven. Discontinue and store clean and protected. Pots stored directly next to drainage pipe and under hand sink. Discontinue and store clean and protected.

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 24.4.903
• MINOR 25-4-904.11
✓ Corrected

Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

To go containers stored under pipes of hand wash sink at Pizza station. Discontinue and store clean and protected.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 25.4.904
• MINOR 26-4-502.13
✓ Corrected

Re-use of Single Service Articles

Plastic cup being used to dispense sunflower seeds in Reach-in # 2. Discontinue and use a handeled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 26.4.502
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

Pipe under hand sink by 3 bay sink leaking. Repair or replace.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 29.5.201
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Filters above fry and grill station with heavy grease build-up. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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