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CAFE ARPEGGIO

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Monday, December 17, 2018 at 3:16 PM

Address
398 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
36 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-602.11 B2

Labeling of Ingredients

Self service wrapped desserts at front counter without label. Provide proper label.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.602
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Broken gasket on door at reach in refrigerated unit at cookline. Repair. Unit holding at below 41F.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 25-4-904.11

Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

Plastic cups stored on floor inside wall closet off dining area. Elevate 6"

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 25.4.904
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Floors with black colored soils around cabinetry and equipment. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department