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Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 3:43 PM

Address
54 SALEM ST
North End, MA 02113
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
38 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14

Cooling

The white rice made the previous evening and stored in a deep covered container in the refrigerator is 48F. Provide proper cooling methods to be sure items cool properly from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional 4 hours

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
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

The interior of the ice machine is soiled. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department