Frenchie
PASSThursday, August 24, 2023 at 6:29 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.114-P
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Bar dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Service as needed to ensure dish machine rinses at at least 50ppm chlorine. Use kitchen dish machine to wash/sanitize all glassware.
Why This Matters
INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.
Code Requirements
Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Cut cooked potatoes cooling in plastic tubs at 98F. Cooked in past hour. Spread potatoes on sheet trays to allow for rapid cooling.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.