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CAUSEWAY CAFE

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Monday, February 1, 2016 at 3:06 PM

Address
239 CAUSEWAY ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
Facility History
36 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11
✓ Corrected

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Chicken being held in plastic pan in back area sandwich unit with temperature of 75F. PIC stated cooked one hour prior. Ensure proper cooling methods from 140F to 70F within two hours and from 70F to 41F or below within additional 4 hours . PIC took corrective action and immersed pan of chicken in ice bath.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 04.3.501
• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Cutting board in back room heavily scored. Resurface or replace.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 14.4.202
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Wooden bucther block shelf above electric flat top griddle in use in back room hot to the touch. Remove from close proximity to cooking equipment to avoid hazard of fire.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Several drop tiles in back room ceiling not secured properly with open spaces between. Repair.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 39-6-304.11
✓ Corrected

Rooms and Equipment Vented

Flat griddle in use in back area with food soil stains on above ceiling tiles. Provide manufacturer specification sheet and owner manual to determine if equipment requires commercial ventilation when in use.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 39.6.304
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