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Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 5:21 PM

Address
225 FRANKLIN ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FT
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
42 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Cooked noodles in the front hot holding unit at 128F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. Noodles to be re-heated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

Sliced tomatoes and pork with elevated temperatures between 48-51F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. PIC to remove all foods with elevated temperatures.

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 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12

Food Container Labels

Several sauce containers with no labels. Provide.

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Cooked chicken being cooled in the 3 door deli cooler at 79F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place.

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 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Plastic container being used to dispesnse out of bulk food containers. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

First 2 door deli style cooler with an elevated temperature of 51F. Discontinue the use if the unit if it is unable to maintian a temperature of below 41F. Light out in basement walk-in. Replace.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Surface of the 8 top burner with excess carbon build-up and food debris. Clean to remove. Storage racks inside of the walk-in #2 visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 25-4-904.11

Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

Single service to go containers observed being stored under the pipe to the hand sink at the front service station. Discontinue and store all to go containers in a clean and protected area.

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 25.4.904
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