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Common Ground Cafe @ Simmons College

FAIL

Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 4:32 PM

Address
300 FENWAY
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
47 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Chiroshi bowl 65F Califorornia roll 55F. Prepared less than 30 min prior to inspection at sushi station and placed in grab and go cooler. Removed and placed in freezer to below 41F

Why This Matters

RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

Code Requirements

Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Small black refrigeration unit with a temperature of 53F. All products rmoved

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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