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Crush Pizza

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 6:10 PM

Address
107 STATE ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
26 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.19-PF

Manual Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)

The three bay sink was setup and the wash water was 68F. Provide proper wash temperature according to instructions so equipment is cleaned and sanitized.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-202.12-PF

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

There is no hot water at the handsinks and the cold water is between 65F-70F. Provide hot water of minimum 100F.

Why This Matters

WITHOUT HOT WATER: Bacteria removal drops by 75%. Studies show proper handwashing with hot water and soap removes 99.9% of bacteria, while cold water only removes 25%. This dramatically increases risk of spreading E. coli, Salmonella, and Norovirus - responsible for 89% of foodborne illness outbreaks.

Code Requirements

Immediate action required: Provide hot water (100-120°F) at ALL handwashing sinks. Install water heater if needed. Temporary solution: heat water for handwashing until repairs complete. Staff must wash hands every 30 minutes, after touching face/hair, handling raw foods, using restroom.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.008/8-404.11-PF

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

The hot water tank is not working properly. If the tank is turned on to allow the establishment hot water the basement floods so the tank is left off and the water at the handwash sinks and three bay sink is only between 65F and 70F not hot enough to properly wash rinse and sanitize equipment. The establishment needs to close until the hot water is working properly.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

The hot water tank isn't working properly if it's turned on it leaks very heavily. Repair to provide hot and cold water.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

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