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DIMITRIOS HOUSE OF PIZZA

FAIL

Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 3:57 PM

Address
1750 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
71 inspections
29 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14

Cooling

Diced onions inside of the deli style cooler at 51F. PIC stated that they had just been prepared and placed into the cooler. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place prior to being placed out for service. Onions were removed at the time of the inspection. All other foods were below 41F.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

Butter inside of the Pepsi style cooler at 55F. Delivery had just arrived that morning and door had been left open. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

No equipment thermometer observed inside of the Pepsi cooler in the basement storage area. Provide. Pepsi cooler in teh basment storage area with an elevated temperature of approximately 53F. Discontinue use unles the unit is able to maintaina temperature of below 41F. All foods were removed at the time of the inspection. Unit temperature was elevated possibly due to the door being left cracked open when the morning delivery arrived.

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 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Pipe under the hand sink in the maikn kitchen area appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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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