Gong Cha
PASSWednesday, November 24, 2021 at 5:04 PM
Violations Cited
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Compliance with Food Law (P)
12 gallons of whole milk purchased from local grocery store. Purchase milk from approved wholesale distributer not retail stores.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cooked boba pearls holding at 110F. Boba is cooked rinse and topped with sugar syrup. Boba needs to be reheated to 165F for holding at 135F. Boba was cooked and hour prior and PIC reheated to 168F and placed into hot holding.
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.