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FLORENTINE CAFFE

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Friday, February 14, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Address
333 HANOVER ST
North End, MA 02113
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
60 inspections
27 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-204.112-PF
✓ Corrected

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

There is no irreversible thermometer available to verify the temperature of the high temp machine. Provide a maximum temperature thermometer.

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 590.004/4-302.14-PF
✓ Corrected

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

There are no test strips available for the low temperature dishwasher behind the bar. Provide test strips. (The sanitizer reading was 50 ppm chlorine as tested with my test strips)

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-203.11-PF

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

There is only one handwash sink in the kitchen and it is on the other end for the salad/cold prep area. Provide an additional sink in this area so employees working in this section can properly wash their hands.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department