Life Alive Cafe
FAILTuesday, November 22, 2022 at 3:51 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.114-P
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Water at automated sanitizer dispenser at the 3 bay sink is at 100F. Sanitizer is registering at 0-50ppm quats. Ecolab contacted at the time of the inspection and establishmnet will discontinue using until corrected High temperature dishwasher available 155F/181F
Why This Matters
INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.
Code Requirements
Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.
590.003/3-304.12-C
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Utensils at drink bar stored in stagnant water- Reviewed proper procedures for storing of in use utensils with PIC Corrected at the time of the inspection
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Drip tray in acai machine with heavy buildup- Clean with proper frequency Removed at the time of the inspection and cleaned/sanitized
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.