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CAPTAIN MARDEN'S SEAFOODS

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 7:48 PM

Address
1 CITYWIDE ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
MFW
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
17 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-301.12-.15

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How

Employees preparing food at time of inspection and are unable to properly wash hands- Discontinue

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.

FDA Code: Section 12.2.301
⚠️ CRITICAL 27-5-103.11-.12

Hot and Cold Water

At the time of inspection food truck in full service and has no water available on truck for handwashing and warewashing. Per PIC they forgot to fill the water tank. Truck must have hot and cold water under pressure during all hours of operation

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 27.5.103
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

PIC Performing Duties

PIC must ensure truck has hot and cold water under pressure available during all hours of operation

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department