Charlestown Cafe
PASSFriday, April 14, 2017 at 2:58 PM
Violations Cited
20-4-703.11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Meat slicer with encrusted debris / Disassemble and clean and sanitize.
Why This Matters
INVISIBLE KILLERS: Bacteria survive on 'clean-looking' surfaces for days. Inadequate sanitization caused Salmonella outbreak affecting 1,500 people via ice cream. Cutting boards can harbor 200 times more fecal bacteria than toilet seats. E. coli survives 1-4 hours on surfaces. Norovirus survives 2 weeks. One contaminated slicer infected 300 people with Listeria.
Code Requirements
SANITIZATION MANDATORY: Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds by immersion; Contact time: minimum 7-30 seconds depending on sanitizer; Test concentration EVERY 2 hours; Change solution when visibly soiled; ALL food contact surfaces must be sanitized: After each use with different foods; When switching raw to ready-to-eat; Every 4 hours in continuous use.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Set up proper sanitizer at ALL stations; Test and adjust concentration NOW; Re-sanitize ALL food contact surfaces; Obtain test strips immediately; Post sanitizer concentration chart; Train staff on test strip use; Create sanitization log; Change solutions every 2 hours minimum
M-2-101.11
Person in charge Assigned
CPIC not on site during inspection / Provide a CPIC during all operational hours. Suggested registering another employee
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
M-2-102.11
PIC Knowledge
PIC could not successfully demonstrate the proper set up of the 3 bay sink / Provide a knowledgeable person in charge
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
16-4-501.11/.15
Dishwashng Facilities
Quaternary ammonia at 3 bay sink solidified and unable to use / Sanitzer Quaatsern ary ammonie to use / Sanitzer was replaced during inspection / Ensure proper maintainence of 3 bay sink / * All pots pans and utensils are washed in the high temperature dish machine (164F wash 181F wash)
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.
32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14
Toilet Enclosed Clean
Provide bathroom doors to be self closing
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
34-5-501.111/.115
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
Outside dumpster area with debris / Clean outside area free from debris under and around dumpster.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.