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Cafe 26

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Friday, February 23, 2024 at 4:42 PM

Address
26 TEMPLE PL
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
42 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-303.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Low temperature dish machine at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Person in charge placed service call. 3 bay sink set up by PIC.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-303.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Low temperature dish machine observed without soap. Container empty. Person in charge corrected.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C
✓ Corrected

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Employee on production line observed without hair restraint. Person in charge corrected.

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 590.004/4-202.18-C
✓ Corrected

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

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 L1
✓ Corrected

2024 Health Permit is unpaid. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to request a link for payment.

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department