Harvard Gardens
FAILWednesday, July 20, 2022 at 4:25 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Low temp dish machines Kitchen/bar not reading chlorine sanitizer.Repair. Maintain sanitizer 50PPM or per manufacture instructions Repair is on the way per PIC PIC to utilize 3 bay sinks until repairs are complete
Why This Matters
INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.
Code Requirements
Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
2 door open top reach in unit-saute station--lower reach in not operating open top reading 41F or below. Repair lower unit. Unit is empty
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.