Comella's
FAILThursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
Dishwasher in kitchen not able to get the temp at the plate to the 160F needed. I ran it 6 times and only got 147F. The wash temp was between 114F to 124F and the rinse was 184F to 187F. Rinse temp was good but not showing on measuring disk inside washer. PIC will need to use togo containers and wash equipment in three bay sink.
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
PIC will need to review the pest control reports and address the issues noted from the pest inspector. Today I found droppings around the tables and equipment by mops sink stairs to the basement All along the wall in the basement On shelves in basement holding the paper towels around the water heater and fruit flies around leaking old water heater. Please address the areas with a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
PIC will need to be sure all food contaiers are labeled.
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.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
PIC will need to provide a ceiling above the shelf that holds all the paper towels in the basement. Rodent droppings on top of the paper towels.
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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
PIC will need to clean shelves in the kitchen and basement of grime and droppings in the basement. Top of in place cooking equipment. Exterior of the refrigerators and handles. Caulking at the three bay sink very moldy. Please remove and replace.
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.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
PIC will need to clean the hood filters and the hood sticker expired the 19th of this month. The sticker for th oven good until Jan 2025.
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.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
PIC will need to replace door sweep on basement door to back hall. This door was open a bit and in back hall was rodent droppings. Door sweep at the top of the stairs from the basement. Door should close tight.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
PIC will need to clean the floor in the kitchen under and behind equipmet around mop sink stairs to basement under shelves and along walls in basement and the back hall. Ac / heat vent above oven have dust build up. Please clean.
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