Fiorella's Express
FAILWednesday, March 17, 2021 at 3:29 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.14-P
When to Wash (P)
Food workers not washing hands after leaving and returning to work area at cookline. Retrain staff. COS.
Why This Matters
ILLNESS TRANSMISSION: 70% of foodborne outbreaks traced to poor handwashing. Unwashed hands after restroom carry 10 billion bacteria including E. coli. One contaminated hand can spread bacteria to 7 surfaces in 10 seconds. Causes 48 million illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds minimum with soap and 100°F water: After restroom ALWAYS, Before food prep, After touching face/hair/clothing, Between raw and ready-to-eat foods, After handling garbage, Every 30 minutes during continuous prep, After any contamination risk.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Establishment has building permit posted for renovations in kitchen area. No plan review scheduled for health department. Retrain staff on handwashing practices. Provide active managerial control.
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.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Only one handsink in kitchen/ cookline area. Food workers at cook top range area with limited access to lone handsink with equipment obstructions and distance. Provide additional handsink for increased access to handwashing facilities.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION CYCLE: Using handwash sink for dishes spreads grease and food particles, making hand cleaning ineffective. Staff avoid dirty sinks, reducing handwashing by 60%. Creates breeding ground for bacteria at the most critical hygiene point.
Code Requirements
STOP all non-handwashing use immediately. Handwash sinks for HANDS ONLY. Clean and sanitize sink completely. Post signage 'HANDWASHING ONLY'. Designate separate sinks for food prep and dishwashing. Retrain all staff.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Missing ceiling tiles in basment office missing stained ceiling tiles under basement stairway. Replace.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Dust on vent in restroom. Clean 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.