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Chilacates/Love and Light

FAIL

Friday, March 8, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Address
4257 WASHINGTON ST
Roslindale, MA 02131
Category
FT
Violations
9 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
26 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-302.11-P
✓ Corrected

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

In basement walk in found raw chicken and eggs stored above corn.

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-202.13-P

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Between the two location I found three prep sinks with out air gaps. Provide. 3-8-24 Location will need to install air gaps on all three prep sinks in the location. As discussed and an example picture given to PIC. The location has a double bay sink in first floor kitchen one at juice bar and another in basement kitchen.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

At this time found a second kitchen on the front side of the location. The front side of the location has the name "Love & Light Bleand Pressed with love'. PIC will need to close the kitchen to this portion of the location. PIC will need to provide a enviromental plan building permits and plan review paperwork. 3-8-24 Spoke to PIC on the phone and he stated that he is waiting for the owner of the building to provide paperwork for him to come to the office and take care of the application to add second business name at this location. The kitchen in the basement is still set up but not in use at this time. PIC is doing all the cooking out of the first floor kitchen and the juice bar is making drinks.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.14-PF
✓ Corrected

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

No test kit for sanitizer at three bay sink in Basement kitchen.

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 590.003/3-302.12-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Bulk food containers did not have labels. Small and large white barrel in back room.

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 590.003/3-305.11-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

PIC will need to review with staff not to store propduct on the floor in walk in. Also food storage will need to have proper covers. Found containers on the floor with them

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 590.004/4-202.18-C
✓ Corrected

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

PIC will need to clean the hood filters and holder. The hood sticker is expired Jan 2024.

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 590.004/4-301.14-C
✓ Corrected

Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

At this time found a electric grill top and the basement was filled with smoke. No hood in this kitchen.

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 590.004/4-501.12-C

Cutting Surfaces (C)

PIC will need to clean the cutting boards to remove deep dark scores. If not resurface or replace. 3-8-24 PIC will need to clean to remove deep dark stains in cutting boards or re-surface / replace them.

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
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