Los Amigos Mexican Grill
FAILThursday, March 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Witnessed staff rinse off tongs that had fallen onto the floor. Tong rinsed off under running water only. I review with staff to wash rinse and sanitize all equipment. Witnessed a fry pan being washed in the rinsed bay with soup and rinsed off. Rinse bay needs to be filled with clean off Wash and sanitizer bay filled but not rinse bay. As discussed on the phone this will need to be reviewed with all staff.
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.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until April 2025
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.