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MILK ST CAFE

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 1:56 PM

Address
50 MILK ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
80 inspections
29 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 30-5-203.14
✓ Corrected

Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow

Spray arm at the 3 bay sink in the meat room hangs below the fill line. Discontinue and enure the spray arm hangs above the fill line or their is some type of back flow prevention device installed.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 30.5.203
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11
✓ Corrected

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Cole Slaw and cooked tofu inside of the deli style unit in the meat kitchen with elevated temperatures of 48-52F. PIC stated that the foods had been cooked and placed into the unit to cool. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 04.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Mop bucket observed being leaned up against bottled beverages. Discontinue and store all beverages in a clean and protected area.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Storage rack inside of the Parve walk -in cooler with visible signs of what appearst to be a rust like substance. Clean to remove resurface or replace. Card board being used to line shelves of several storage racks in the sushi walk-in. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces are maintained cleanable durable and smooth.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Excess frost build up on the compressor of the walk-in freezer. Defrost and clean to remove.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 38-6-202.11
✓ Corrected

Fixture's not properly shielded

Lights inside of the dry storage room near the meat room not shielded. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 38.6.202
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