El Primo Market
FAILTuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Violations Cited
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Cooked chicken and beef pastelitos being made from a residential home and sold at the retail level. Discontinue all Sales of Pastelitos being made from home.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cooked chicken and beef pastelitos being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintaied at 135F and above. Pastelitos were removed at the time of the inspection.
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.