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Elenas Cafe

FAIL

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 7:28 PM

Address
424 BEACON ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
21 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-203.11-PF

Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)

Probe of thermometer not thin

Why This Matters

BACTERIAL HARBORING: Cracks as small as 0.1mm harbor millions of bacteria protected from cleaning. Damaged cutting boards can contain 200 times more bacteria than toilet seats. Direct transfer to food with every use.

Code Requirements

Replace ALL damaged equipment immediately: cracked cutting boards, pitted pans, worn utensils. Use only smooth, non-porous materials. Resurface or replace within 7 days. No temporary repairs with tape/glue.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-204.115-PF

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

No irreversable measure device for high temperature dishmachine

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-803.12-C

Mechanical Washing (C)

Wash gauge not working

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-301.14-C

Handwashing Signage (C)

No signage at hand sink in back room/ware washing room

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 personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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