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MIKE'S CITY DINER

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 3:23 PM

Address
1714 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
84 inspections
43 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.112-PF
✓ Corrected

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Rinse temperature 170F-175F / Unable to find the temperature measuring device / Repair to provide 180F-194F rinse. 3 bay will be used.

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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C
✓ Corrected

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Discontinue use of milk crates for cooked potatoes

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

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