Comfort Kitchen
PASS W/ CONDITIONSThursday, August 22, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Violations Cited
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
Upon compliance observed employee place parsley in the blender to make a ready to eat sauce with her bare hands.Sauce mixture discarded by person in charge.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
high temp/provide irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips
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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Employees preparing food without hair / beard restraints. Provide.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.
Code Requirements
All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
lower kitchen - clean duct from pipes hanging from ceiling clean dust from ceiling at dishroom
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.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
repair bar dump sink lower food prep sink/provide proper air gap to sink drain to be indirect waste- provide plumbers report. Person in charge stated pipe was cut but unable to determine if sufficient air gap provided.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
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.
590.006/6-201.12-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
lower kitchen/provide smooth non porous ceiling/pipes hanging from kitchen/dishroom ceiling
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
590.006/6-202.11-C
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
lower kitchen/replace cracked light shields
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.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Handwashing Signage (C)
handsinks in kitchen/provide employee must wash hands signage
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 personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.