Did Coquette/Cocorico pass their Boston health inspection?

Coquette/Cocorico FAILED their Boston health inspection on November 17, 2022 with 10 violations including 1 critical violations.

Where is Coquette/Cocorico located?

Coquette/Cocorico is located at 440 SUMMER ST, Boston, MA.

Coquette/Cocorico

Q: What critical health violations were found at Coquette/Cocorico?

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

FAIL

Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Address

440 SUMMER ST

Boston, MA 02210

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P

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

Horseradish sauce is at 54F among other sauces stored in inoperable reach in cooler at cookline holding at 54F. All product in question was voluntarily discarded.

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

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⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Ice cream machine in basment. Establishment is making brown macadamia and honey ice cream. PIC states pasturized eggs are used in mixture. Apply for desert manufacturing license at 1010 Massachusetts Ave 4th floor health division. Emailed PIC guidance document.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2

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⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-203.12-PF

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Oysters in walkin cooler with tags not with product. COS. Record date of last sold on tag and file for 90 days.

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. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-603.11-PF

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

No consumer advisory for eggs on Cocorico menu board. Coquette has incorrect verbeage on consumer advisory. Guidance document provided via email.

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. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Employee belongings obstructing handsink in basement kitchen. COS. Handwashing practices satisfactory.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5

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• MINOR 590.004/4-301.14-C

Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Conveyor oven and donut fryer do not have hood vent or ansul above in Cocorico kitchen. To refer to BFD Lek Moy.

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.

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

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• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Cookline reach in cooler not operating and is at 57F. All TCS sauces stored inside unit were voluntarily discarded.

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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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.110-C

Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)

Employee belongings in basment kitchen. Store in designated lockers.

Why This Matters

EXTREME CONTAMINATION RISK: Shoes carry 421,000+ bacteria including E. coli (96% of shoes), C. diff (39% of shoes), and other fecal bacteria. Direct contact with food areas transfers these pathogens immediately. Studies show shoes track in more bacteria than toilet seats.

Code Requirements

Remove ALL personal items from food areas IMMEDIATELY. Establish designated storage: employee lockers/areas completely separate from food; at least 6 feet from any food prep; in separate room if possible. This is a CRITICAL violation requiring immediate correction.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Hood tag is expired in basment kitchen hood tag missing at 1st floor cookline. Provide updated hood stickers.

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR L1

Incorrect verbeage for allergen statements on Coquette and Cocorico menus. Guidance document sent via email.

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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Coquette/Cocorico

Violations Cited

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

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

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Code Requirements

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