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Cafe De Boston

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Monday, July 25, 2016 at 2:26 PM

Address
75 FEDERAL ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
31 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Cooked chicken inside of the upright warmer in the catering kitchen at 126F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. PIC to reheat chicken to 165F to enusure no bacterial growth.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Fresh sheperd salad with an elevated temperature of 53F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are cooled below 41F prior to being placed out for service.

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Tray of hamburger patties observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Walk-in refrigerator in the main kitchen area with a slightly elevated temperature. PIC stated that it could be from the amount of time the door is allowed to remain open during the deliveries in the morning. Discontinue the use of the unit unless it is able to maintian a temperature below 41F. Foods inside of the unit were slightly elevated in temperature. Raw chicken with a temeprature of 44F.

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 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

No test kit available for the 3 bay sink sanitizer. Provide.

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Backflow prevention device for the dish machine appears to be leaking and running into the saniting bay of the 3 compartment sink. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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 29.5.201
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