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PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 7:55 PM

Address
1 CITYWIDE ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
MFW
Violations
1 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections
0 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

PIC Performing Duties

PIC has not notified ISD/Health that the base of operations on record with the Health/division is no longer valid.ISD/Health has received notification from the new owner of the restaurant El Fogon on Hyde Park Ave that the Food Truck is no longer welcome at the restaurant.Without a proper and valid base of operations letter the Truck license is Temporarily Suspended until such time as a Proper and Valid Base of operations letter is submitted and approved.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department