LA TERRAZA RESTAURANT
PASSWednesday, March 4, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Rice out on cool side of stove - 108F / Rice had been out for an hour prior. PIC reheated to 165F and moved to hot stove top on a bain marie / Ensure hot holding temperatures of 135F or greater at all times.
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.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit.
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. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Provide chlorine test kits for the low temperature dish machine. Verified 50ppm with my own test kits.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Small leak coming through basement ceiling / Repair.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Weather stripping on back door in disrepair allowing for small holes on either side of the bottom of the door / Repair to provide full length weather stripping.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.