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Kneeland Cafe

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Monday, January 23, 2017 at 6:27 PM

Address
75 KNEELAND ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
12 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-602.11 B2
✓ Corrected

Labeling of Ingredients

Fruit cups and yogurts in self serve refrigerator without labels and ingredients supply both labels and ingredients for all self service products

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 01.3.602
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

1) meat balls @ 109f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above 2) chicken @ 125f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above manager to ensure that all product are reheated properly before being put on hot hold line. (manager reheated meatballs to 168f: reheated chicken to 171f at time of inspection)

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

Owner / manager not performing duties by ensuring food reheated/ cooked to proper temperatures

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

Old garbage disposal at front service hand sink emitting odors remove and supply proper plumbing at hand sink

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.

FDA Code: Section 29.5.201
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