Did MIDA Restaurant pass their Boston health inspection?

MIDA Restaurant passed their inspection on March 24, 2023.

Where is MIDA Restaurant located?

MIDA Restaurant is located at 782 TREMONT ST, Boston, MA.

MIDA Restaurant

Q: What critical health violations were found at MIDA Restaurant?

Critical violation: Cooling (P). TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.

PASS

Friday, March 24, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Address

782 TREMONT ST

South End, MA 02118

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.14-P

✓ Corrected

Cooling (P)

Observed duck wings in fat improper cooled and stored in walk in unit. Chef stated product is cooled in ice bath for 2hrs and then stored into walk in without temperature reading @ 70F. Discussed with Chef to review / retrain employees on proper cooling methods. Involuntarily discarded.

Why This Matters

TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.

Code Requirements

Cool rapidly using: Shallow pans (2 inches max), Ice baths with stirring, Blast chiller, Cut large items into portions, Add ice as ingredient. NEVER cool at room temp. NEVER stack hot containers. Monitor with thermometer. Document cooling times.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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