BRUEGGER'S BAGEL BAKERY No. 274
FAILMonday, December 5, 2022 at 4:44 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Fruit fly activity observed in the kitchen around the bagel oven. Provide extermination service provide a reciept of service and provide an extermiators report with details for deling with the flyn issue.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
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.
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.
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
clean ceiling tiles on ceiling around the bagel oven. Tiles are discolored and soiled. If tiles are unable to be cleaned replace the tiles. Clean the walls inside the enclosed mop sink and clean the inside "bowl" of the mop sink. Remove builtup soils.
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
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
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
repair leak to the hand sink at the service area. Repair damaged pipe.
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.