Ghost Light Tavern
FAILThursday, June 30, 2022 at 7:31 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.14-P
When to Wash (P)
Employees unable to properly wash hands at the only handwash sink available in upstairs kitchen- Blocked by small shelving Corrected on site
Why This Matters
ILLNESS TRANSMISSION: 70% of foodborne outbreaks traced to poor handwashing. Unwashed hands after restroom carry 10 billion bacteria including E. coli. One contaminated hand can spread bacteria to 7 surfaces in 10 seconds. Causes 48 million illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds minimum with soap and 100°F water: After restroom ALWAYS, Before food prep, After touching face/hair/clothing, Between raw and ready-to-eat foods, After handling garbage, Every 30 minutes during continuous prep, After any contamination risk.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
Observed employee handling garnishes for drinks with her bare hands- Review glove use procedures with employees
Why This Matters
Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Numerous priority and repeat violations noted on inspection report
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Low temperature dish machine is not automatically dispensing chlorine sanitizer. The machine was primed numerous times at the time of the inspection and had a reading of 0ppm chlorine Service call made at the time of the inspection Low temperature dishwashers are availble at the bar for cleaning of tablewares Equipment shall be washed in the 3 bay sink until proper repairs are made
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Small shelving unit used to hold breading material at fryolators in front of the only handsink in the kitchen. The violation has been noted on previous inspections Handsink must be fully accessible for proper handwashing during all operational hours Corrected on site
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
The ice machine at the establishment is not properly working. An additional ice machine is being rented and was placed in the mechanical room directly next to an open mop sink and in close proximity to a sump pump area. Establishment will discontinue using ice from this machine and will order bagged ice. New machine will be removed from the room and placed in the prep area where the nonworking ice machine is located.
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.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Establishment using a flat top grill at the bar to cook grilled cheese sandwiches with no ventilation hood above- Equipment removed at the time of the inspection
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker expired May 2022- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.