MELA RESTAURANT
FAILMonday, March 28, 2022 at 4:29 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers of prepared foods in walk-in and reach-in coolers held over night without date marking. Date mark prepared foods to ensure product rotation.
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.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interoir of microwave heavily soiled. Clean regularly to prevent potential contamination.
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.
590.003/3-304.12-C
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Multiple containers of prepared foods in walk-in cooler with pint cups for scooping. Reusing cups without handles can contaminate food. Provide scoops with handles as long as scoops can be stored with handles above the food.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Interiors & doors of reach-in coolers in kitchen area with spills and soils. Clean and maintain. Handles on reach-in coolers with soil build-up. Clean and maintain. Floor under cookline heavily soiled with grease and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Floor under convection oven with debris. FLoor under onion shlef in basement with debris. Clean and maintain.
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.