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Cafe Marliave

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 6:14 PM

Address
10 BOSWORTH ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
10 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
43 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

Employee osberved slicing bread for guests and placing in serving container with bare hands. Discontinue all bare han contact with any ready to eat foods.

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Blade of the counter top can opener visibly soiled. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Large containers of cur vegetables observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated at least 6 inches of the ground. Condensation water dripping into plastic bin filled with shaved ice being used to plate oysters. Discontinue and ensure all utensils and foods are stored in a clean and protected area.

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 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Plastic cup observed inside of the bread crumb container. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands. Long cutting board overdeli style cooler visibly soiled and with scoar markings. Replace rusurface or clean to remove.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Temperature guage on the high temperature dish machine on the 3rd foor not registering at the final rinse. Address and make all of the necessary repairs.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

Wrong test sstrips being used for the qautinary ammonium sanitizer. Provide the appropiate test strip for the sanitizer being used to ensure an accurate reading.

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 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Storage shelf for the Hobart mixing attechments visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of the small 2 door pasta freezer visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 24-4-903.11

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Clean Hobart mixer attachments observed being stored directly under acoustic style ceiling tiles in the basement prearation area. Relocate or provide ciling tiles that are cleanabl durable and smooth.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 24.4.903
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Copper draining pipe from the condensor of the walk-in cooler leaking. Address and make all of the 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
• MINOR 38-6-202.11

Fixture's not properly shielded

Lights inside of the dry storage room in the basement area not shielded. Provide. Light shield over the dish machine in the main kitchen area damaged and cracked. Replace.

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 38.6.202
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