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Massiminos Cucina

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 3:42 PM

Address
207 ENDICOTT ST
North End, MA 02113
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 4 major
Facility History
55 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-403.11-P
✓ Corrected

Reheating for Hot Holding (P)

There are meatballs being reheated on the food warmer that are 110F. Properly reheat items quickly on the stovetop and not on the warmer.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

The certified food managers' certificate has expired. Provide a current certified food manager.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(B) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-203.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

They have the shellstock tags in a container but they are unorganized and they are not marked with date of last sold. Store properly.

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. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF
✓ Corrected

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

They are not date marking their food. Provide day dot stickers of another similar method for date marking food.

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. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.13-PF
✓ Corrected

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

The new code requires an irreversible thermometer to test dishwasher temperature. Provide.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.13-C
✓ Corrected

Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)

They are covering food with linens during storage. Discontinue this practice.

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Linens can contain 100,000+ bacteria per square inch after just 1 hour of use. Direct contact with ready-to-eat foods like strawberries transfers pathogens directly to food that won't be cooked to kill bacteria. This is a DIRECT path to foodborne illness.

Code Requirements

STOP using linens on ready-to-eat foods immediately. Use only: single-use paper towels, disposable gloves changed hourly, or dedicated food-contact safe materials. Strawberries and other ready-to-eat items must be handled with gloves or utensils ONLY.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.005/5-203.13-C

Service Sink (C)

There is no mopsink provide they have been using the bathroom. Provide a mopsink or apply for a variance.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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