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Flour Bakery & Cafe

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 4:46 PM

Address
12 FARNSWORTH ST
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
45 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

Hummus 54F tahini paste 53F at catering refrigerted unit. Maintain cold holding temperatures at 41F or below. PIC stated foods out of temperature for two hours. Product removed from service to cool to 41F or below.

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Catering reach in refrigerated unit with a holding temperature of 52F. Repair to maintain @ 41F or below. Provide invoice from refrigeration matainance company upon reinspection.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 04.3.501
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Observed food worker use soiled wiping cloth to wipe cutting board at front sandwich prep area. Immerse wiping cloths in approved sanitizer between uses. Corrective action taken.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 33-5-501.13-.17

Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Dumpsters overflowing with trash and doors open. Maintain closed and increase frequency of trash pickups in needed.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 33.5.501
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Broken out of use ice machine in back hallway. Remove.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 42.6.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department