Did Cape Verde Taste pass their Boston health inspection?

Cape Verde Taste FAILED their Boston health inspection on August 19, 2021 with 1 violations including 1 critical violations.

Where is Cape Verde Taste located?

Cape Verde Taste is located at 481 GENEVA AV, Boston, MA.

Cape Verde Taste

Q: What critical health violations were found at Cape Verde Taste?

Critical violation: (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P). 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.

FAIL

Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 4:16 PM

Address

481 GENEVA AV

Dorchester, MA 02124

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Tuna salad dish between 97F to 105F. PIC stated that its a dish that is offered cold. PIC just made it and will remove and cool to 41F. PIC will need to cold all the different foods that are mixed into this dish before cold holding it.

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

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