Life Alive
FAILFriday, June 11, 2021 at 7:55 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
The items in the front smoothie cooler are elevated; shredded kale 50F coconut water 52F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (manager moved items to another cooler)
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.
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF
Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
They are using time as a public health control for some menu items. The temperature of the white sweet potatoes is 81F and the sticker says they have been out for 30 minutes. There is no record of a temperature before the four hour clock started to show when it came out of control. Submit procedures to the health department and make sure logs are being maintained.
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(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
There is no irreversible thermometer available for the high temp dishwasher. Provide an irreversible thermometer.
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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.