Kimchipapi Kitchen
FAILFriday, August 30, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Address
81 HARVARD AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FT
Violations
1 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
27 inspections
13 failures
Violations Cited
⚠️ CRITICAL
590.003/3-501.14-P
Cooling (P)
Products heavily wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator at 47F. Reviewed cooling process with the PIC and product was placed in the freezer to cool to 41F or below
Why This Matters
TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.
Code Requirements
Cool rapidly using: Shallow pans (2 inches max), Ice baths with stirring, Blast chiller, Cut large items into portions, Add ice as ingredient. NEVER cool at room temp. NEVER stack hot containers. Monitor with thermometer. Document cooling times.
Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3