MIKE'S CITY DINER
PASSFriday, July 17, 2020 at 7:43 PM
Address
1714 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
FS
Violations
1 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
84 inspections
43 failures
Violations Cited
⚠️ CRITICAL
✓ Corrected
590.004/4-703.11-P
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
High temperature dish machine rinse at 150F. Machine was run 3 times. 3 bay sink will be used until machine is repaired / Provide 180F on the rinse temperature.
Why This Matters
CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Skipping steps leaves bacteria and food residue on 'clean' dishes. Studies show improper warewashing spreads bacteria to 73% of dishes. Major cause of Norovirus outbreaks affecting hundreds.
Code Requirements
Follow 5-step process: 1) Scrape/pre-rinse, 2) Wash in 110°F water with detergent, 3) Rinse in clean water, 4) Sanitize for 30 seconds minimum, 5) Air dry (no towel drying). Post procedure at sink. Train all staff.
Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4