CARTER FULLER MENTAL HOSPITAL
PASSThursday, August 1, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-304.15-P
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Observed employee using cell phone while prepping deli sandwiches. Discussed with employee to discontinue and properly wash hand and apply clean gloves. PIC discarded while on site
Why This Matters
FALSE SECURITY: Contaminated gloves spread bacteria MORE than bare hands because workers feel 'protected'. Gloves pick up 5x more bacteria than skin. Not changing between tasks spreads contamination to everything touched.
Code Requirements
Change gloves: After touching raw meat/poultry/fish, Between different food types, After touching face/hair/clothing, Every hour maximum, When switching tasks, After touching any non-food surface. Wash hands BEFORE putting on new gloves.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Clean to remove substances
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed multiple (3) hand sinks without paper towels. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at hand sinks at all times. PIC corrected on site
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.