La Neta
FAILThursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-403.11-P
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
Multiple foods in steam table at 100F- beef chicken pork. Reheated to 170-177F. All food reheated for hot holding must be heated to 165F prior to placing into hot holding. Steam tables are for hot holding not reheating.
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
590.003/3-501.14-P
Cooling (P)
Refried beans cooked previous day in refrigeratot at 55F. Discarded by PIC. Other foods in refrigerator at 41F. Spread out thick foods to cool completely to 70F in two hours and then down to 41F within four more hours.
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)
Retrain staff on proper reheating for hot holding and cooling methods.
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.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Cooked chorizo in refrigerator in covered plastic container at 115F. Cooked in past hour. Spread out on tray and returned to refrigeration. Cool foods completely to 41F prior to covering.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Chemical spray bottles without labels. Label all chemicals to prevent contamination.
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.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers. Corrected on site.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.
Code Requirements
All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.