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Dug Out Cafe Inc

FAIL

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Address
722 COMMONWEALTH AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
33 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

ServSafe certification has expired. Provide documentation of a full time employee who is enrolled in a ServSafe class.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Utensils in kitchen area visibly 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
• MINOR 05-4-302.12

Food Thermometers Provided

No food thermometers on site. Provide.

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 05.4.302
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Small pump to ice machine is leaking. Repair. Small walkway into kitchen area with strong (what smells like sewage) odor. Bartender on site has placed a call to plumber prior to the inspection. Provide a plumbers report to address the odor.

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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