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Charlie's Pizza & Cafe

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Monday, December 19, 2016 at 4:53 PM

Address
177 ALLSTON ST
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
45 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-102.11

Labeled Common Name

Label all spray bottles containing toxic chemicaLS.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.102
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

In the basement keep all buulk foods in a covered container.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Provide scops with a handle for dispensing all bulk foods.

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 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean interior of the microwave oven. Clean exterior of the 3 bulk food containers stored on shelf below the microwave in the kitchen. Remove heavy grease buildup inside the drain compartments tot he fryers.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 36-6-201.11

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

clean floor of basemeent. AFAocus on areas under shelving. Clean floor under the 3 compartment sink.

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

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

repair or remove all hanging wires on basement ceiling. Repair damaged ceiling in basement. Remove all bottled beverages stored on ice inside the ice machine. Hood sticker expires in September. Have hood cleaning service done ASAP and provide an up to date hood sticker.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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