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Estragon

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 10:59 PM

Address
700 HARRISON AV
South End, MA 02118
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
46 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-204.112-PF

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp machine.

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.112-PF

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

High temp kitchen machine rinse temp readin 210F.Repair Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. 3 bay sink will be used until repairs are completed.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

No chlorine reading at the low temp bar machine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions Staff to use alternate machine

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.14-C

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Upon inspection there was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizer solution with wiping cloths at all work/prep stations. PIC correcting

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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-601.11-C

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Clean the interiors of the keg unit & the Estralla dispensing unit to remove soils & spills. Clean the interior of the reach in beer unit to remove rusty/stagnate water.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Hood sticker observed expired.Provide proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC instructed to call for appt and forward Email confirmation to the Health department.

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.

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