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Franciscan Children's Cafe

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Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 5:47 PM

Address
30 WARREN ST
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
27 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P1

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Yogurt.........47 F. Provide a temperature of 41 F or below during hot holding. Product was removed from the open aired cooler an chilled down to 41 F.

Why This Matters

RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

Code Requirements

Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-301.11-PF

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

open aired cooler in the cafe temping at 47 F. Provide temperature of 41 F or below. Perishable items removed from cooler and PIC placed service call to refrigeration company.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

move packaged beverage product stored next to old and unused chemical dispersation station. PIC reports the old dispersion system wil be removed to avoid cross contamination issues.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR L1

8.304.14 (A)- Post the 2021 Health Permit in a conspicious place.

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department