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Caffe Nero

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 4:20 PM

Address
558 WASHINGTON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
41 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P1

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Cold hold of Sandwiches @ 46f -48f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

Why This Matters

RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

Code Requirements

Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

1) Floors under equipment at front counter with debris and soils clean to remove 2) Floors around front self service area with dust and debris clean to remove

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department