Ginger Exchange
PASS W/ CONDITIONSTuesday, September 8, 2020 at 4:01 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.11-P
Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Employees are unable to wash hands in the warewash area because the hand sink is broken and there is no soap or paper towels.
Why This Matters
Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Bean sprouts 60F cooked shrimp 58F cooked rice cauliflower 58F tofu 53F in reach in / Sprouts and shrimp were prepped and put out 30 minutes prior to my inspection those items have been moved to walk in refigeration to cool back down. Cauliflower rice and tofu were voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undtermined amount of time as those items remain in bottom of reach in overnight. / Provide 41F or below at all times.
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.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
CPIC must ensure that food safety measures are in place and is preforming daily duties.
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(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit.
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. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Reach in unit on cookline operating at 60F for an undetermined amount of time / All items that have been in the bottom of the reach in overnight have been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. Items in top reach in that were all prepped and placed in unit 30 minutes prior to my inspection will be placed on ice as there is limited refrigeration available on the cookline. Bottom unit will not be used until repairs are made / Repair to provide 41F or below at all times.
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.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Provide test kits for the quaternary ammonia used in 3 bay sink
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.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Provide liquid hand soap at the warewash hand sink in the basement
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Provide paper towels at the warewash handsink in the basement
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
N&W exterminators have been out to address the flies however several flies still remain the basement prep warewash area. Exterminators will return before compliance date. 6 months worth of IPM reports will also be forwarded to the PIC Drew and then printed and stored in a binder to keep on site.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
*Sushi rice is not being tested or logged daily / Each batch of acidified sushi rice pH must be recorded and logged daily provide. *Sushi rice pH meter not reading pH properly / Repair or replace meter. *Sushi rice buffers expired from 2018 and 2019 / Replace. *Sushi rice lab letter not on file / Provide an updated sushi rice pH lab test. **Sushi rice has been voluntarily disposed of due to not being able to test pH**
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-304.12-C
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discotinue and properly store as stated below.
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Exterior of ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove. Drying racks with visible rust and soils / Clean to remove
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Pipes under dish machine and 3 bay sink leaking / Repair
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.