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Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 4:08 PM

Address
280 FRIEND ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
17 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

No certified food protection manager certification or allergen awareness certification posted. Provide CFPM and Allergen Awareness Certification or proof of enrollment upon reinspection. No 2017 Health Permit Posted. Spoke with Jamie by phone to provide proof of payment via email.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Shelf stable dry goods being stored on wooden pallet not properly elevated 6" off the floor. Store foods properly elevated off the floor 6". Foods stored on rack adjacent to soiled wash bay. Provide proper food protection from potential sources of contamination.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

No splash guard on food storage rack adjacent soiled wash bay at three compartment sink. Provide smooth durable non porous easily cleanable splash guard as discussed with Mark maintenance guy.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Raw wooden pallets on floor in pantry area used to store produce and dry goods. Provide NSF grade smooth durable non porous easily cleanable storage racks with 6" clearance underneath to clean floors.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Floors in pantry area soiled. Clean to remove. Clean under and around all equipment remove wooden pallets and clean underneath replace with properly elevated dunnage storage racks.

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