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HARRY'S COLD CUT CENTER

PASS

Friday, January 28, 2011 at 3:44 PM

Address
98 BLACKSTONE ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
RF
Violations
2 total
Facility History
41 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 21-3-304.14
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at cold cut cutting area.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Properly resurface or replace all cracked and worn floor tiles throughout front retail area.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department