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Hard Rock Cafe

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Address
20 CLINTON ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
52 inspections
22 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.18-P
✓ Corrected

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)

Sliced cooked onions and lobster meat in refrigeration unit with expired dated. PIC disposed

Why This Matters

LISTERIA GROWTH: Unlike other bacteria, Listeria grows in refrigeration. After 7 days can reach dangerous levels. Causes severe illness in pregnant women (20% miscarriage rate), elderly (20% mortality). 1,600 illnesses, 260 deaths annually.

Code Requirements

Date mark ALL ready-to-eat TCS foods: Day prepared = Day 1, Use within 7 days, Mark with prep OR discard date, Include on labels: date, product name, initials. DISCARD unmarked foods. Train all staff on system.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Cocktail trays stacked inside handsink. Remove

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department