Mala Town
PASSMonday, July 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.114-P
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Chlorine sanitizer is testing at 0ppm Machine was primed and still had a reading of 0ppm chlorine Service technician was called and all equipment will be cleaned/sanitized in the 3 bay sink until corrections are made
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.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
A has been attached to the faucet at the smaller 3 bay sink in the lower level. Faucet does not have a backflow prevention device and the spray hose was laying in the bottom of the sink- Repair Spray arm for the rinse area of the dishwasher is broken and the nozzle is resting in the sink- Repair
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
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.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Handsink at the entrance of the kitchen is being used as a dump sink for drink- Properly label and discontinue using as a dump sink
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Sponges in use at the 3 bay sink- Discontinue
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.