Kis O Yogurt
FAILFriday, May 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Violations Cited
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Milk from local grocery store in refrigerator. Purchase all food products from licensed wholesale purveyors
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
Staff observed cutting fresh mango without gloves. Discarded by PIC. Review glove use and no bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
Why This Matters
Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Cooling (P)
3 covered pots of yogurt in the refrigerator at 100F for unknown time. Disposal order issued. Discarded by PIC
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.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC must retrain staff for when and where to wash hands and maintain hand sink with soap and water. Provide receipts for yogurt
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Where to Wash (Pf)
Staff observed rinsing hands in 3 compartment sink. Retrain staff to wash hands in hand sink with soap.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Hand sink without paper towels. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Leak under sanitizer bay of 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Floor in front of 3 compartment sink degraded. Replace or repair as needed for smooth non-absorbent surface.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.008/8-201.13-C
When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
Staff unable to explain why yogurt is being heated. Discontinue making yogurt without an approved procedure from the Health Department.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.