By Chloe
PASSFriday, October 12, 2018 at 4:04 PM
Violations Cited
01-3-101/701.11
Spoilage Unsafe Food
Bagged food products sourced from company commissary with expired dates on them. "Special sauce" 9/12/18 & "Almond parm" 9/30/18. PIC took corrective action and voluntarily disposed of foods.
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.
01-3-602.11 B2
Labeling of Ingredients
Self service cooler packaged carrots and celery without label coconuts without label. Green hummus label missing establishment address. Provide proper labels. Handout provide to PIC.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
03-3-501.16(A)
Cold Holding
Quinoa 49F guacamole 50F. Maintain cold holding temperatures at 41F or below. PIC took corrective action to cool product made one hour prior to 41F or below.
Why This Matters
THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.
Code Requirements
ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure
12-2-301.12-.15
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How
Food workers observed not to be washing hands with proper frequency. Two handsinks in kitchen one is inoperable the other was found without soap or paper towels. Employees without adequate means to wash hands. Provide frequent adequate handwashing between changing tasks and gloves and before handling and preparing food. PIC took corrective action to stock soap and paper towels in functioning handsink.
Why This Matters
Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
M-2-102.11
PIC Knowledge
No allergen awareness certificate on site. Provide.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
M-2-103.11
PIC Performing Duties
The CFPM is not monitoring employee handwashing food labeling food protection cold holding temperatures cooling methods allergen awareness consumer advisories & expired foods. Provide active managerial control as it is defined in the 1999 food code. Retrain staff in food safety protocols and handwashing. Handouts provided via email.
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
M-3-603.11
Consumer Advisories
Allergen advisory verbiage is incorrect on menu. Handout provide. Provide consumer advisory for fresh juice.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
04-3-501.15/4-301.11
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
Cooling Methods: Establishment preparing quinoa and packing into deep hotel pan and placing under refrigeration. Cool products properly by increasing the surface area or using indirect contact with ice. Corrective action taken.
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.
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
Peeled cocunuts offered for retail sale are not wrapped. PIC removed from service. Ensure all foods presented for self service retail sale are wrapped or packaged. Blanket stored on top of ice machine. Remove.
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.
17-4-204.112/.115
Equipment Thermometers
Provide inside thermometers in all refrigerated units.
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.
29-5-201/02.11
Installed and Maintained
Cookline handsink inoperable. Repair.
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.
32-6-301.11-02.11
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
Handsink in kitchen prep area found without soap or paper towels. Provide. PIC took corrective action.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.009(E)
Anti-Choking
Provide choke save certificate.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.009(E). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.