Kwench Juice Cafe
FAILThursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:05 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
There are items that require refrigeration that are stored outside of rerigeration; baby spinach 60F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below (the manager discarded the portion that was stored at room temperature)
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.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
The employees said that they are breaking down the juice machine that is at ambient temperature and cleaning it at the end of the day. The machine needs to broken down and cleaned every four hours.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Employees were not familiar with employee illness policy. The manager should train all the employees in illness policy and have evidence of the training. There are multiple priority violations. Provide a manager who can take active managerial control and correct violations on their own.
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(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
The handwash sink near the back is filled with equipment and cleaning supplies. Remove items and provide access to handwashing (there is another sink near the prep area taht employees are using)
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
There are small flies in the establishment and droppings along the ground behind the grease trap. Provide proof of treatment by a licensed company.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.007/7-202.12-PF
Conditions of Use (Pf)
There is a can of raid in under the sink and the employees said they spray it around the sink area. All pesticides need to be applied by a certified applicator (manager removed the can of raid)
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
The lining inside the ice machine is cracked. Repair the liner so the ice is not in contact with any of the insulation and is not subject to physical contamination from the pieces of cracked plastic. (they will need to use bagged ice until the machine is repaired)
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.