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Friday, August 4, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Address
227 HANOVER ST
North End, MA 02113
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
13 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Cold hold of Raw Chicken Pork and multiple other items in walk-in cooler @ 58-62f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below (See above)

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Multiple products in walk-in at 58-62f at time of inspection condemnation done on unsaf foods and denatured with bleach and put in roll away barrels in locked back alley. (ie: Raw Chicken Raw Pork Cut Vegetables fish and tofu). Condemnation paper work to be filled out later and added to report and sent to owner.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

1) Food prep being done at front counter hand sink was discussed with office and could be ok'd if curtains are removed but any additional equipment of foods prep will require a dump sink and possible plane review forms will be sent with report. Pictures supplied with report. 2) Signage outside needs to reflect the name of new business fill out Food service form for Health Division to change name back to original until all city paper work has been changed to new establishment name.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-301.11-PF

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Walk-in cooler 58-62f repair to ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department