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Friday, December 5, 2008 at 8:33 PM

Address
1744 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
30 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

PIC not performing duties by evidence of food left out overnight.Hotline hood past due 6 Mos. for a cleaning.Not knowledgeable about applicable requirements of Food Codes on interview(Consumer Advisory Employee Health Time and Temperature requirements such as cooking temperature for eggs (on menu) Cooling Sanitizer concentration etc. Review.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14

Toilet Enclosed Clean

Restroom in disrepair. Properly repair walls etc. Provide proper hand washing supplies on a daily basis.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department