Cafe Amaro
PASS W/ CONDITIONSTuesday, March 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Violations Cited
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Ensure copies of your current 2024 health permit and food safety certificates are posted inside the restaurant in a conspicuous location
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.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods behind the front counter / cooking area
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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - inside all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils
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.