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Cafe Amalfi

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Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 3:37 PM

Address
2 BATTERY WH
North End, MA 02109
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
24 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-306.11-P
✓ Corrected

Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)

Fresh juices available for retail sale inside the open refrigeration cooler by the front counter are using lids with an open area to place straws in to - need to cover this area with a some form of barrier [ small sticker containg the ingredient list ] address as discussed

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

No signage anywhere in the facility stating " No pets / dogs allowed - " Service animals only" - observed glass food containers filled with dog bisquets inside the shoppe made available for free to customers with pets - company can apply for a " Vatience" that will allow dogs to be on site under the conditions listed in the varience - contact management in the health department for further details

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-202.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Light blue cutting board behind the front counter has deep lacerations and visible soils from previous use - either clean to remove all visible soils or replace

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 590.006/6-501.115-PF
✓ Corrected

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

During inspection I observed two seperate customers with their dogs walk inside the facility without any inquiry from staff / manager - no signage by the entrance stating " service animals only - No pets allowed inside the shoppe - address

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
✓ Corrected

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

No current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site - address immediately

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Label all bulk food containers to identify the content [ no labels on what appears to be " honey " out for self service - plastic spray bottles without any indiction of what the content is - address

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean the shelves by the self service counter / coffee station from visible honey and sugar spills

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 590.006/6-501.114-C
✓ Corrected

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Clean to remove all power tools screwdrivers and any other items not affiliate with food service

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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