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Brassica Kitchen & Cafe

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 3:20 PM

Address
3710 WASHINGTON ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
38 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
βœ“ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

No valid 2018 Heath Permit on site - adΓ°ress

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
β€’ MINOR 14-4-202.11
βœ“ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Remove wooden cuttiing boards that are not food grade as. discussed during inspection

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
β€’ MINOR 21-3-304.14
βœ“ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

In use wiping cloths scattered throughout the facility . - store as discussed

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
β€’ MINOR 24-4-904.11AB
βœ“ Corrected

Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils

Several bowls and plates are being stored too close to " customers " keep segregated as discussed to reduce potential contamination

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 24.4.904
β€’ MINOR 38-6-202.11
βœ“ Corrected

Fixture's not properly shielded

Cover light above ice machine in the basement

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 38.6.202
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