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Broadway Cafe

PASS

Monday, August 10, 2009 at 3:03 PM

Address
402 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
14 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-403.11
✓ Corrected

Reheating

1) meatballs in warmer at 105f properly reheat all products to 165f or above ( manager reheating meatballs to 165f at time of inspection)

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.403
⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11
✓ Corrected

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

1) raw products sitting above Ready To Eat Foods store raw products below Ready To Eat Foods.

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

1) open bag of sugar not covered properly cover to protect 2) products stored uncovered in freezer cover to protect

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 10-3-304.12
✓ Corrected

Food Utensil Storage

1) knives stored between wall and 3 bay sink and under equipment store knives clean and dry

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 10.3.304
• MINOR 21-3-304.14
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

1) wiping cloths stored on counter store properly in sanitizer buckets at proper ppm's of sanitizer per manufacturers instructions

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 37-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

1) hood with 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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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department