Fasika Cafe
FAILMonday, December 23, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-304.15-P
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Observed staff leaving kitchen area with gloves on and coming back to perform new task with same gloves on. Discontinue. CFPM to retrain staff on glove use.
Why This Matters
FALSE SECURITY: Contaminated gloves spread bacteria MORE than bare hands because workers feel 'protected'. Gloves pick up 5x more bacteria than skin. Not changing between tasks spreads contamination to everything touched.
Code Requirements
Change gloves: After touching raw meat/poultry/fish, Between different food types, After touching face/hair/clothing, Every hour maximum, When switching tasks, After touching any non-food surface. Wash hands BEFORE putting on new gloves.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Sanitzer at the sanitzer bucket measuring over 200ppm Chlorine. CFPM to retrain staff on sanitzier criteria. Reviwed with PIC . Corrected on site by PIC
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
CFPM to retrain staff on all violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to post current Site Cleanliness License PIC to post current Health Permit
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers of food stored in the refrigerator unit observed without date marking. Per PIC food was prep and cooked the night before. Provide made/discard date marking.
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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher. Provide
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.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior of chest freezer observed with excessive ice green cutting board observed heavily scored warewashing paper towel dispenser observed heavily soiled in between equipments at the cookline observed soiled knife rack observed soiled exterior of liquid butter holder observed heavily soiled exterior of multiple seasoning holder observed soiled and bottom shelvings at the prep station observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
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.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Front of the counter handsinks observed blocked by sanitzer bucket and cases of water bottle. Discontinue and maintain accessible to prevent contamination by hands.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple storage bins and squeze bottles observed without lables. Provide labels when removed from original packaging /containers
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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Multiple boxes of food items observed stored on the floor in the basment . Discontinue . Elevate
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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires : 6.25.25
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Kitchen vent observed heavily soiled.. floor under equipment observed soiled. Clean to remove
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean
590.006/6-501.18-C
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Restroom observed soiled . Clean and sanitize to remove.
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.