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Jane's Salad & Buffet

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Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 2:26 PM

Address
274 FRANKLIN ST ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
42 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Pork dumplings in steam table with temperatures ranging from 116-130F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. Dumplings to be removed and reheated to ensure no bacterial growth.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Sliced tomaotoe's and cucumbers at the open salad bar with an elevated temperature of 48F. PIC stated that they had just been prepared doe service. Dicontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place prior to being placed out for service.

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Open container of sugar observed being stored under the single bay sink in the back preparation room. Discontinue and store in a clean and protected area.

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 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Metal bowl and broken handled scoop being used to dispense out of bulk food containers. Replace and use handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.

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 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Small single burner propane units observed being used in preparation. Discontinue use of any propane units inside of the esablishment unless otherwise authorized.

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 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Storage racks inside of the walk-in cooler with what appears to be a visible rust like substance and peealing paint. Resurface or replace.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department