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MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

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Monday, April 2, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Address
281 FRANKLIN ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
33 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14

Cooling

Verify that products are cooling from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours. 1) Chicken cooked earlier in the day and cooled to be placed on the salads is 60F. 2) The eggplant and hummus made that morning are covered and placed in the reach-in coolers. Provide proper cooling methods. 3) Gyro on the spit is 120F the beef is going to be cooked and then cut and placed in the fridge and reheated to order. Verify that temperatures are being met.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

The manager does not have his allergen training certificate. Provide an allergen trained foodservice manager. There are no allergen warnings on the printed menu. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

The bathroom vent is dusty. Clean to remove.

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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