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Cafe 1221

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Friday, August 24, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Address
1221 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
17 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

In fridge in dinning area eggs stored on top shelf.--Correction put eggs below RTF

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
⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-203.11

Number Convenient

In basement No hand sink or prep. sink. No way to wash hand or PHF

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 31.5.203
⚠ MAJOR 01-3-203.12

Tags & Records

In kitchen no tags for top neck clams in fridge. Must keep more than receipt from dealer. Tag on package must be keep for 90 days

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.203
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12

Food Container Labels

Container in basement holding rice sugar flour not labeled.--Correction label container in basement

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 06-3-501.13

PHF's Properly Thawed

In basement covered bucket with pork in it (temp 35*).---Correction defrost PHF properly.

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 06.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Food prep table in basement.--Correction do not prep. food in basement no way to wash and sanitze until approved by Health Dept.

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 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

In basement containers that hold rice sugar flour soiled.--Correction clean and sanitize In kitchen fridge freezer (handles) soiled.--Correction clean and sanitize In hallway to basement ice machine filter and outter shell soiled._correction clean and sanitize

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

In basement old coke leaking and at bar old coke cold plate.---Correction remove if not going to be used.

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 42.6.501
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