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J J Foley's Cafe

PASS

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 4:29 PM

Address
117 EAST BERKELEY
South End, MA 02118
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
Facility History
49 inspections
21 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Provide food grade containers for all open food products. Replace all scored cutting boards. Replace all defective equipment.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Repair stair case landing . Floor shall be made smooth and easy cleanable in Cellar Box #1 #2 also clean floor. Reseal Rusty threshold at cellar box #1.

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
• MINOR 40-6-305.11
✓ Corrected

Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided

Provide lockers for all storage of street clothing.

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 40.6.305
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

Provide A Maintenance Rack.

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 42.6.501
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