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BRUEGGER'S BAGEL BAKERY No. 274

FAIL

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 12:29 PM

Address
7 SCHOOL ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
Facility History
50 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

observed some employees @ the serive area without hair restraints while handling food. Provide hair restraints for all food service workers.

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 590.004/4-901.12-C

Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.13-C

Receptacles (C)

Thrash containers kept in the kitchen are unable to close properly due to excessive trash storage. Provide more trash containers or provide more pick ups of trash to ensure trash is stored properly.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

remove heavy buildup of soils on floor under the dish machine. At the service area clean floor under and around all of the counter tops and equipment. Keep supplies 6 inches off the floor in the dry goods storage area.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

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