MERENGUE RESTAURANT
PASSThursday, August 10, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-602.11-P
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
As discussed PIC will need to clean the interior plastic lip of the ice machine.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.007/7-207.12-P
Refrigerated Medicines Storage (P)
Review with staff to not store medications on the cooking line. Store properly.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Witnessed staff eating on cooking line open uncoverd drinks and another staff food on shelf above cutting boards. PIC will need to review and have them eat out of the cooking and prep areas.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Food storage containers will need to be labeled to whats inside the container. Multiple found on the cooking line.
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 food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Provide sanitizer buckets on cooking and prep areas. Multiple wiping clothes on counters.
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
PIC will need to clean all inplace cooking equipment on the cooking line. Visibly soiled with carbon and dry stuck on foods.
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.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
At this time the hood on the cooking line did not have any filters. PIC will need to install filters before cooking any more. Also the area when filters go will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until Aug 2023. Please have a date when this hood will be cleaned.
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement under and behind shelves. Both walk ins floors will need to be cleaned. Under and behind cooking equipment visibly soiled with grease and dry food.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean