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Friday, June 17, 2016 at 2:47 PM

Address
91 WESTLAND AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
RF
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
66 inspections
29 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11
✓ Corrected

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

There are items that are past their "best by" dates on the shelves. Separate all expired products. 6/3/2016 There are products on the shelves that had their dates covered up with price sticker. Place the price sticker so the dates are visible and separate any outdated items.

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
⚠️ CRITICAL 20-4-703.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

There is no detergent sanitizer available to wash and sanitize equipment. Provide a proper sanitizer to clean equipment. (Pass) 6/3/2016 They have detergetn sanitizer but the employee does not know how to setup the sink and the sink is not deep enough to submerge coffee pots. Provide a commercial sink so pots can be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Why This Matters

INVISIBLE KILLERS: Bacteria survive on 'clean-looking' surfaces for days. Inadequate sanitization caused Salmonella outbreak affecting 1,500 people via ice cream. Cutting boards can harbor 200 times more fecal bacteria than toilet seats. E. coli survives 1-4 hours on surfaces. Norovirus survives 2 weeks. One contaminated slicer infected 300 people with Listeria.

Code Requirements

SANITIZATION MANDATORY: Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds by immersion; Contact time: minimum 7-30 seconds depending on sanitizer; Test concentration EVERY 2 hours; Change solution when visibly soiled; ALL food contact surfaces must be sanitized: After each use with different foods; When switching raw to ready-to-eat; Every 4 hours in continuous use.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Set up proper sanitizer at ALL stations; Test and adjust concentration NOW; Re-sanitize ALL food contact surfaces; Obtain test strips immediately; Post sanitizer concentration chart; Train staff on test strip use; Create sanitization log; Change solutions every 2 hours minimum

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-703.11
• MINOR 16-4-301.12
✓ Corrected

Three Compartment Sink

They have a homestyle two compartment sink and the drainboards are broken. Repair or replace sink and ensure that all coffee pots and equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 16.4.301
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

The hot water at the handwash sink in the basement is not working. Repair.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 29.5.201
• MINOR 38-6-202.11
✓ Corrected

Fixture's not properly shielded

The light above the warewashing area is not shielded. Provide a light shield or shatterproof light.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 38.6.202
• MINOR 38-6-303.11
✓ Corrected

Inadequate Lighting

There isno lighting in the dry storage area. Provide proper lighting.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 38.6.303
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