HABANERO MEXICAN GRILL INC.
FAILMonday, December 23, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw pork and raw chicken thawing in same container. Keep species separated. Raw eggs and fish stored over produce in walk-in refrigerator. Raw eggs stored over produce in reach-in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Store raw animal products below produce and ready to eat foods.
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
No test strips on site for testing sanitizer. Provide test strips.
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.
590.003/3-304.12-C
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Cup stpred in atol for serving. Use utensil with handle to prevent contamination.
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.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Foil covering stove. Soiled foil and cardboard lining bottom of reach-in refrigerator at cold station. Discard foil and cardboard. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
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.