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MAX'S DELI CAFE

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Address
30 BATTERYMARCH
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
Facility History
49 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

There are roasts that are stacked cooling in the refrigerator and tightly wrapped. Provide proper cooling practices to be sure that items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours. (The manager moved the items to allow for better cooling and the products dropped 5 degrees in fifteen minutes)

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 04.3.501
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

The cutting boards are heavily scored. Resurface or replace.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 14.4.202
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

The hood vent sticker has not been updated. Provide updated sticker.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department