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L.A. Burdick Chocolate

FAIL

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 6:49 PM

Address
224 CLARENDON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
33 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

Wiping cloths sanitizer solution registering over 500ppm. Maintain between 200-400ppm-Ok.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 41.7.201
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Ice machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department