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Dirty Water Dough Company

FAIL

Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 7:13 PM

Address
222 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
44 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-703.11-P

Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)

Observed employee washing and rinsing equipment with no sanitizing step- Review

Why This Matters

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Skipping steps leaves bacteria and food residue on 'clean' dishes. Studies show improper warewashing spreads bacteria to 73% of dishes. Major cause of Norovirus outbreaks affecting hundreds.

Code Requirements

Follow 5-step process: 1) Scrape/pre-rinse, 2) Wash in 110°F water with detergent, 3) Rinse in clean water, 4) Sanitize for 30 seconds minimum, 5) Air dry (no towel drying). Post procedure at sink. Train all staff.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.12-PF

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

No metal stem thermometer available at the time of the inspection- Provide

Why This Matters

TEMPERATURE ABUSE: Without thermometers, 73% of foods are held at unsafe temperatures. Bacteria double every 20 minutes between 41-135°F. Undercooked ground beef (not reaching 155°F) causes E. coli outbreaks affecting hundreds.

Code Requirements

Provide calibrated probe thermometers immediately: One per cook station minimum, Range -40°F to 200°F, Accurate to ±2°F, Calibrate daily in ice water (32°F). Check temps every 2 hours for holding, always for cooking.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.002/2-401.11-C

Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Observed open coffee on prep area where products were in the process of being prepared- Removed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department