Did Just Salad pass their Boston health inspection?

Just Salad FAILED their Boston health inspection on November 19, 2024 with 1 violations including 1 critical violations.

Where is Just Salad located?

Just Salad is located at 372 CONGRESS ST, Boston, MA.

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Q: What critical health violations were found at Just Salad?

Critical violation: (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P). RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

FAIL

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Address

372 CONGRESS ST

Boston, MA 02210

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P1

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Cooked chicken hot holding at 120F. PIC removed and reheated to temp of 144F. Advised to retrain staff on proper hot holding protocol. Cooked shrimp hot holding at 112F. PIC removed and replaced with product at 138F. Monitor temp of all products placed in steam table.

Why This Matters

RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

Code Requirements

Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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