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Broadway Pastry

FAIL

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 5:49 PM

Address
258 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
30 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Assignment (Pf)

No current health permit on site - owner was unaware of the situation - address immediately

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(A) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Ensure all staff working with food have on proper hair restraints during hours of operation

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.16-C

Drying Mops (C)

Discontinue placing soiled in use mops and brooms stored directly on the floor when NOT in use - keep inside the mop bucket and / or elevated off the floor as discussed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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