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La Colombe Torrefaction

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 2:59 PM

Address
23 NORTHERN AV
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
1 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
20 inspections
6 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-201.11
✓ Corrected

Approved Source

Grab and go sandwiches sourced from Cafe Madeleine. Cannot verify means of delivery by refrigerated truck or not at the time of inspection and no invoices on site. Provide documentation of wholesale licensure upon reinspection. Cold hold 41F caprese sandwich. Observed proper labeling.

Why This Matters

SEVERE PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT: Unapproved sources bypass all safety controls. Home-prepared foods have caused botulism deaths. Uninspected meat may contain parasites, E. coli O157:H7, or BSE prions. Black market foods linked to tuberculosis, brucellosis outbreaks. Illegal dairy products cause Listeria infections killing 20% of victims. One contaminated batch can sicken hundreds across multiple locations.

Code Requirements

ALL food MUST be from: Licensed, permitted, inspected suppliers; USDA inspected meat and poultry; Grade A dairy products; Approved shellfish dealers on Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List; No home-prepared foods EVER; No wild mushrooms unless certified; Documentation required for all suppliers; Invoices must be kept 90 days.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Discard ALL food from unapproved sources; Obtain approved supplier list from health department; Verify all current suppliers are licensed; Create approved supplier program; Train receiving staff on checking sources; Post list of approved suppliers

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3-201.11
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department