Kapow
FAILThursday, April 29, 2021 at 6:56 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Multiple raw meats not covered in the walk in. Provide covers for food in storage.
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.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Discontinue to store product on the floor in basement. Discontinue to use the trash barrel for a prep tabel. Provide another prep table or cart.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Thawing (C)
Discontinue to thaw meat in the basement a room temperature. PIC moved into walk in. Still frozen Thaw out the day before in refrigerator under running water or cook frozen.
Why This Matters
SURFACE CONTAMINATION: Room temperature thawing allows surface to reach 70°F+ while interior frozen. Bacteria multiply 7-fold every hour. Creates perfect conditions for Salmonella, Campylobacter growth. Major factor in poultry-related illnesses.
Code Requirements
Approved thawing methods ONLY: Under refrigeration (best), Under cold running water (70°F) in sink, In microwave if cooking immediately, As part of cooking process. NEVER at room temperature. Plan ahead for slow thawing.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
PIC will need to clean hood filters. Visbly soiled
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.