El Barrio Mexican Grill
FAILMonday, March 18, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-402.11-C
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Observed employees working with open food and without hair protection. Discussed with PIC to ensure all employees are wearing hair protection while working with open food in kitchen
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.
Code Requirements
All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored and unidentified. Provide a label identifying common name of food item stored inside
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Observed sponge being used to clean contact surfaces and warewashing. Discussd with PIC to discontinue the usage of sponges
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-603.16-C
Rinsing Procedures (C)
Observed food equipment in being washed / rinsed and stored with sanitizing. Discussed with employee and PIC to ensure proper warewash procedures are being enforced.
Why This Matters
RECONTAMINATION: Towel drying removes sanitizer film that continues killing bacteria. Introduces new bacteria from towel - even 'clean' towels have 100,000+ bacteria. Spreads contamination across all dried items.
Code Requirements
ALWAYS air dry after sanitizing. No towel drying ever. Adequate drain boards/racks required. Allow complete drying before stacking. If must handle wet items, use single-use paper towels. Towels for drying hands only.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed leak underneath rinse bay @ warewashing sink. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide a report upon completion
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.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Observed food debris / spills on floors in kitchen and basement. Clean with frequency to minimize harborage
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Drying Mops (C)
Observed soiled mops stored in kitchen prep. Remove and store off floor or in closet.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.