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Caffe Bene

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Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 8:48 PM

Address
333 MASSACHUSETTS AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
39 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-602.11 B2
✓ Corrected

Labeling of Ingredients

Multiple products at self service area packaged with no ingredients provided- Provide list of ingredients with products

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
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)
✓ Corrected

Cold Holding

Spinach and cheese croissant in self service area in ambient temperature at 70F. Product must be held at 41F or below or at 140F or above.Establishment cooks cools and packages product. Discarded at time of inspection. Provide information to Health Department for approval to hold product at room temperature

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

At time of inspection construction work being conducted in front seating area and in back prep covered in plastic. Dried plaster from workers being tracked throughout back prep area. Discontinue use of back prep/kitchen until work is completed and area including floors is cleaned and sanitized. Front service counter not affected by construction

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
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