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Cosi No. 204

FAIL

Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 3:17 PM

Address
14 MILK ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
43 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Reseal surface at the top of the grease trap. Remove rust buildup. Reseal surface to bottom shelves of prep tables in the kitchen. Repair or replace damaged cabinet and counter next to the mixer. Surface to bottom shelves is stained and falling apart. Counter top surface materials are seperating from the counter top 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.

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Raemove buildup of soils and debris on theb floor area under and around the ice machine.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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