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Friday, May 15, 2015 at 4:54 PM

Address
1 CITYWIDE ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
MFW
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
19 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

2 quarts of bean stew temperature 50F. Disposed of.

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
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

Chicken empanada 115F Beef empanada 107F Kale 45F Bean stew 47F. Empanadas left at room temperature for 20 minutes. PIC reheated to proper temperature.

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 M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

PIC not monitoring hot holding temperatures and cold holding temperatures. Ensure hot foods at 141F or above. Ensure cold foods at 41F or below. Clean and sanitize equipment with proper frequency as reviewed. Provide allergen statement for menu board. CFPM is allergen trained. Provide hawkers & peddlers license.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11
✓ Corrected

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Unit temperature reading at 52F at reach in below rice cooker.

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 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Cookiing oil being stored on floor. Elevate 6" of higher off floor.

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 08.3.305
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