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J. Pace & Son Uptown

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Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 7:55 PM

Address
225 NORTHERN AV
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FT
Violations
8 total
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
45 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Discontinue allowing the self service of coffee at the end of the counter remove all pods acondiments as discussed during this COVID-19 pandemic Ensure all hand sinks are operating properly during all hours of operation

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)

Hot water was turned off at one hand sink in the kitchen prep area Corrected immediately Hand sink by the front counter on the far right side was not properly stocked with soap and paper towels Corrected immediately

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(C) | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-602.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Food Labels (Pf)

Packaged pieces of pasrty [cake] are out for retail sale in the open refigeration unit without any form of identification or labeling remove and address as discussed

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C
✓ Corrected

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Ensure all raw poultry and raw shell eggs are stored underneath and / or seperated from other raw proteins and ready to eat foods in all refrigerated storage locations. The cooking line the walk in refrigeration unit and other multi door refrigeration units to reduce potential contamination no evidence of cross contamination at this time

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-301.15-C
✓ Corrected

Clothes Washers and Dryers (C)

Use of hard wood such as maple is an acceptable form for a food contact cutting surface porous wood surfaces are not allowed

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration freezer units where needed from visible food spills stains and soils especially the unit in the rear of the facility with baked goods and pastry

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-603.14-C
✓ Corrected

Wet Cleaning (C)

Remove visiblle duck tape used to repair a compromised area inside the lid of the ice machine keep clean using proper repairs as discussed during inspection

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean floors of all walk-in refrigeration and freezer units from visible food spills

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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