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Clover Fast Food Inc.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 5:33 PM

Address
1 CITYWIDE ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
MFW
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 4 critical
Facility History
13 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Cooked vegetarian dish holding on top of oven at 86F.Other cooked dishes holding above 140F.Discontinue holding foods on top of oven.Provide proper storage inside oven hotbox steamtable etc.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-401.11-.12

Good Hygienic Practices

Multiple open containers of food for employee consumption in serving areas.Discontinue eating in service area.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 12.2.401
⚠️ CRITICAL 27-5-103.11-.12

Hot and Cold Water

No hot or cold water available from handsink.Provide required hot/cold water under pressure(with soap paper towels sinage).

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 27.5.103
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

PIC Performing Duties

PIC not performing required duties as evidenced by not providing suitable handwashing facilities during operation..

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 05-4-302.12

Food Thermometers Provided

Provide and utilize a metal stem thermometer to monitor required temperatures.

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 05.4.302
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Opened and unopened beverages(apple juice/water) stored outside without any oversight of food products.Product is on bumper of truck available to general public and possible means of contamination.Provide strict oversight to food/beverage.

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 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

Test kit not available from PIC to test sanitizer.Inspector tested at 50-100ppm.Provide and have available.

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 25-4-904.11

Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

Single service utensils stored with eating side upright.Properly store handle up.

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 25.4.904
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