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Charlies Sandwich Shoppe

FAIL

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Address
429 COLUMBUS AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
39 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-303.11-PF

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

There was no sanitizer set up in the kitchen.Provide proper sanitizer solution during operating hours. PIC correctiing

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Item in the walk in unit observed stored in the original can.Discontinue Provide storage in a food grade container

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean the interiors of the reach in refrigeration & freezer units to remove debris/soils.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.13-C

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Clean the interior floor to remove soils & food debris. Clean the floor next to the slicer table to remove food debris--Basement

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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