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Coppa

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Monday, January 23, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Address
253 SHAWMUT AV
South End, MA 02118
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
Facility History
36 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

The freezer unit should be defrosted and/or cleaned to remove the ice build-up along the top interior of the unit.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

A small water leak was observed in the basement beneath what appears to be the dish machine/three-basin sink area. Management stated that a service call had been placed to address the leak. The leak is not impacting or at risk of impacting any of the products equipment or linens stored within the basement.

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 29.5.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department