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CAFE PODIMA

FAIL

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 6:27 PM

Address
168 CAMBRIDGE ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
37 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

No vomit/diarrheal kit on premises supply

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. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.008/8-404.11-PF

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

There is water in the utility section of the basement that is overflowing into the permitted area of the basement and there was some kind of a backup and water from the basement was flowing from the soft serve blending machine. Fix the plumbing issues and provide detailed cleaning reports showing that areas were washed rinsed and sanitized.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.11-C
✓ Corrected

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)

Old soils on knives in cold sandwich unit ensure all utensils and clean and sanitized

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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