Johnny D's Fruit & Produce
FAILThursday, November 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.16(A)
Cold Holding
AT TIME OF INSPECTION - FOUND - APPLE CIDER " OLD FASHIONED " pasteurized from Carlson Orchards -Harvard Ma-- being displayed on window sill in direct sunlight- 6- 1/2 gals & 2-1 gals- staff indicated has been there since yesterday- LABEL states " refrigerate below 42.F "---- temp samples ranged from 63.F to 66.F ---staff removed & disposed ( voluntary ) CORRECT BY : store and display as label indicates -can not store on shelf in front of store-
Why This Matters
THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.
Code Requirements
ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
BASEMENT - store all product & items off the floor at least 6 inches-
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.
42-6-501.113/.114
Premises Maintained
BASEMENT - store all items off the walls at least 12 inches - to allow for proper cleaning & pest control- rodent often travel along walls -this will allow clear areas for pest control-
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.