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Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 4:00 PM

Address
23 NORTHERN AV
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
4 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

PIC Performing Duties

No allergen awareness signage on menu not at place of order address as discussed during inspection

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 16-4-301.12

Three Compartment Sink

Three bay sink basins are not large enough to fit the hot soup metal containers in. Reduce size of bowls or increase size of sink. Location to air dry clean pots pans and utensils is very small - need to increase area with slotted shelving above or have other means to properly air dry clean equpment as discussed to air dry

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 16.4.301
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department