Green T Coffee Shop
FAILMonday, January 23, 2023 at 6:05 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-304.11-P
Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
Exterior of bulk food containers soiled - clean to remove Shelving on stainless steel tables - Clean to remove Exterior of blender ovens soiled - clean to remove Exterior of 2 door under counter reach in soiled - clean to remove Home style freezers with heavy frost build up - remove
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Single door reach in unit upstairs elevated and items out of temperature 43.3F (yougurt 45.1 microgreens 45.5). Ensure unit is operational to cold hold foods at 41F or below. Manager disposed out of temp items. Walk in unit in basement elevated 43.F3 (Spinach wrap 42F Chicken 42.8F Romaine Lettuce 41F). Manager disposed of Ensure unit is operational to hold temperature and foods at 41F or below. Other items ok (chicken soup 41F tomoato soup 41F)
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.
590.004/4-703.11-P
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
Sanitizer bottle emply - equipment not being sanitized at 2 bay sink in basement - Provide deterget and no risne sanitizer for 2 bay sink and demonstrate proper warewashing.
Why This Matters
CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Skipping steps leaves bacteria and food residue on 'clean' dishes. Studies show improper warewashing spreads bacteria to 73% of dishes. Major cause of Norovirus outbreaks affecting hundreds.
Code Requirements
Follow 5-step process: 1) Scrape/pre-rinse, 2) Wash in 110°F water with detergent, 3) Rinse in clean water, 4) Sanitize for 30 seconds minimum, 5) Air dry (no towel drying). Post procedure at sink. Train all staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Review Priority and Priority Foundation violations and ensure employees are trained of duties. Not able to provide explanation of proper cooling procedures.
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.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
no food thermometer at cooking line - provide
Why This Matters
TEMPERATURE ABUSE: Without thermometers, 73% of foods are held at unsafe temperatures. Bacteria double every 20 minutes between 41-135°F. Undercooked ground beef (not reaching 155°F) causes E. coli outbreaks affecting hundreds.
Code Requirements
Provide calibrated probe thermometers immediately: One per cook station minimum, Range -40°F to 200°F, Accurate to ±2°F, Calibrate daily in ice water (32°F). Check temps every 2 hours for holding, always for cooking.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No handsoap or papertowels at handsink in basement area. No operation in the area at the time. Manager provided.
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)
Observed rodant droppings in basement on bottom shelf of stainless steel table holding spices on back wall - clean to remove and provide most recent pest report.
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.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Handsoap at handsink upstairs service area and handsink in basement warewashing area in squeeze bottles not labled. - please label
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Employees not wearing hair restraints - Provide
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.
Code Requirements
All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wet wiping cloth at service station by 3 bay sink not placed in sanitizer bucket after use - provide sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths.
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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-501.115-C
Manual Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers (C)
Detergent/no rinse sanitizer container empty at 2 bay sink in basement - replace. This is used in both bays to wash and sanitize
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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Coffee beverage unit tubing in walk in has dust build up/moldlike substance-Clean to remove 2 bay sink in basement has food soils and debris build up - clean interior and exterior to remove soils 3 bay sink upstairs in service area - has soiled dishes in all bays - Provide bus bucket for soiled items and dish rack to dry clean equipment.
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Leak in ceiling in upstairs bathroom - 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.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Hood vents have heavy dust accumulation - 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 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.