CORP. CHEFS/U. MASS. MED. SCHOOL
PASSWednesday, October 19, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Violations Cited
14-4-202.11
Food Contact Surfaces Design
The table the mixer is on has worn paint. Resurface or replace to provide a smooth cleanable surface. The tabletop mixer itself is heavily worn and rusted. Resurface or replace the mixer to provide a smooth cleanable durable surface.
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.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
The exterior of the knife rack is soiled with food debris. Clean to remove. The bottom shelf of the prep table is soiled with food debris. Clean to remove. The knobs on the stove are encrusted with food. Clean to remove The carts are soiled with food debris. Clean to remove.
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
25-4-904.11
Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed
Utensils are stored with the handles in varying directions. Store properly to avoid contamination from customers hands.
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.
36-6-201.11
Floors Designed Constructed Installed
The floor is sticky throughout the kitchen there is a soda spill around the bagged soda area and food crumbs along the edges and under equipment. Clean the floors to remove all food spills and debris.
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