Ethiopian Cafe
FAILWednesday, October 19, 2022 at 9:14 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-201.12-P
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
Why This Matters
Improper temperatures allow rapid bacterial growth, potentially causing severe 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.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF
Compliance with Food Law (Pf)
Discontinue purchasing foods from " Retail businesses " only purchase foods from " reputable wholesale food suppliers" as we discussed during inspection
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
There are a couple of meals offered under cooked on the menu but they do not have a proper consumer advisory on them - address as doiscussed
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-203.11-PF
Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
Missing a food thermometer to take accursate internal temperatures of foods when cooked - ensure there is a thermometer on site upon re-inspection
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.
590.002/2-304.11-C
Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
Exposed sandles and other footwear being worn inside the kitchen / food prep location - address as discuused
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Set up seperate sanitizing stations as discussed - one busket with wiping cloth used for raw foods and the other for all ready to eat foods [ as long as it is fully cooked ] ppm should be the same as in the three bay sink 100ppm or betrween 50-150 ]
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.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
New wooden shelves in the kitchen used to frame in the new high temp dish machine is not properly sealed - another wooden shelving unit is also not completely sealed - address as discuused
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.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean inside the two door and single door refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills stains and soils
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.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Absorbant cloth drapes used as a barrier to enter the kitchen - surface needs to be cleanable durable and non - absorbant - replace as discussed
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.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Drying Mops (C)
Discontinue keeping in use mops stored directly on the floors - keep then either elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches or returned back to the designated mop bucket to reduce potential contamination.
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.