Caribe Restaurant
FAILThursday, September 3, 2020 at 2:42 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Foods in hot holding unit must be at 135F or higher. Found foods between 120F and 127F. PIC will need to monitor. Food will be reheated and hot held properly.
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.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Certified staff member will need to review with staff proper set up of sanitizer buckets and three bay sink. Also to properly hot holding foods at or above 135F. Hands sinks should neded be blocked with other equipoment. General cleaning and repairs
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(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Where to Wash (Pf)
PIC will need to review with staff to wash hands in hand sink only. Not to block hand sink so that hands can be washed more often.
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Food Labels (Pf)
At this time found packaged potato salad behind the counter. PIC will need to provide an ingredient list for items like this and keep at front counter.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Location is a has a smaller kitchen. Two hand sink available. Both hand sink was block with items. PIC corrected at this time. Discontinue to block hand sinks.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Food Safety Certificate posted expired 7-2020. PIC will need to have it renewed or paid receipt that someone is signed up and have a date for a class.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean all shelves interior and exterior of refrigeration equipment exterior of cooking equipment. Remove ice build up inside freezers.
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood fliters on cooking line visibly greasy. Clean to remove and monitor. hood sticker good until Oct 2020.
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Drain boards (C)
PIC will need to provide an area that will be used to store soiled equipment. Found soiled equipment in two of the bays. Sink has one drain board for clean items. Provide
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Repair wall behind three bay sink where faling apart.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean walls doors door handles in kitchen area. Clean floor under cooking equipment and sinks.
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