Cafe 472
🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENTFriday, February 11, 2022 at 9:02 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.14-P
When to Wash (P)
Food handler entering basment prep not washing hands - hand sink is located in ware washing area
Why This Matters
ILLNESS TRANSMISSION: 70% of foodborne outbreaks traced to poor handwashing. Unwashed hands after restroom carry 10 billion bacteria including E. coli. One contaminated hand can spread bacteria to 7 surfaces in 10 seconds. Causes 48 million illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds minimum with soap and 100°F water: After restroom ALWAYS, Before food prep, After touching face/hair/clothing, Between raw and ready-to-eat foods, After handling garbage, Every 30 minutes during continuous prep, After any contamination risk.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Observed food handler enterning basement prep and beginng food prep wearing the same gloves
Why This Matters
FALSE SECURITY: Contaminated gloves spread bacteria MORE than bare hands because workers feel 'protected'. Gloves pick up 5x more bacteria than skin. Not changing between tasks spreads contamination to everything touched.
Code Requirements
Change gloves: After touching raw meat/poultry/fish, Between different food types, After touching face/hair/clothing, Every hour maximum, When switching tasks, After touching any non-food surface. Wash hands BEFORE putting on new gloves.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Built up soils on food contact containers pizza pans etc
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Multiple Priority Priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection (see report for details) All employees must be properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code by the full time on site certified food protection manager
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Kit is not complete
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-301.12-PF
Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)
The 3 bay sink seals in each bay are in disrepair - Sealant was used to repair and particles are floating into water when sink is filled
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No thin probe thermometer
Why This Matters
TEMPERATURE ABUSE: Without thermometers, 73% of foods are held at unsafe temperatures. Bacteria double every 20 minutes between 41-135°F. Undercooked ground beef (not reaching 155°F) causes E. coli outbreaks affecting hundreds.
Code Requirements
Provide calibrated probe thermometers immediately: One per cook station minimum, Range -40°F to 200°F, Accurate to ±2°F, Calibrate daily in ice water (32°F). Check temps every 2 hours for holding, always for cooking.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
No hot water at 3 bay sink and hand sink - Hot water 80 F Plumber on premise
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of rodent dropping throughout kitchen/prep (upstairs and downstairs) ware washing/storage areas Provide full extermination and Intergrated Pest Management report prior to reinspection
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.
590.004/4-204.119-C
Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
Install sufficent drain boards at or above 3 bay sink to accommodate all air drying needs
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.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Lids on chest type freezers are in disrepair - replace Exposed areas of missing paint on exterior of chest type freezers Replace all broken food containers (do not store any food in broken food containers)
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.12-C
Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Built up food particles grease etc. on conveyors of pizza oven
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Built up soils on interior and exteror of freezer units throughout Built up soils on interior and exterior of all refrigeration units throughout Built up soils on exterior of food containers Clean all wire shelving throughout including in walk in unit Clean can opener stem and bracket
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.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Covering Receptacles (C)
Provide lids for all trash receptacles
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.
590.005/5-501.114-C
Using Drain Plugs (C)
Provide working drain plugs for each bay of 3 bay sink
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.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Clean interior and exterior of all trash receptacles through out
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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment and remove all rodent dropping Built up grease on grease trap Built up soils organic materials on wall and all attached fixtures/pipes shelving doors light switches etc. Buil up soils on ceilings and attachments hood above pizza conveyer oven All of the above area are listed here: Kitchen/prep (upstairs and downstairs ware washing storage areas
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)
Broken and missing floor tiles - Kitchen/prep areas (up and downstairs) Opening in ceiling in storage above chest type freezer off ware washing area Repair and remove all chipped paint and areas of walls that are in disrepair - Kitchen/prep (up and downstairs) ware washing/storage areas Repair broken doors in basement prep area Rust on wire shelving - In walk in unit food storage food prep etc Exposed wood on the white shelving above food prep refrigeration unit Prep upstairs Mop sink in basment prep/food storage is not enclosed Exposed wood on counter top at service and ordering area Rust on bottom shelving of all prep tables and under the insuse ice cream machine Water from 1 and 3 bay when draining comes up the middle bay
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.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Controlling Pests (C)
Pest proof rear door
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.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Remove ALL unused broken unnecessary equipment from premises including the compressor under the serving counter old ice cream machines items in closet in basement etc.
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.