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Mister Q Cafe

FAIL

Monday, December 23, 2019 at 3:53 PM

Address
283 MAIN ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
23 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.12-PF

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

No thermometer at 3 bay sink to measure water temperature in 3rd (sanitizer) bay

Why This Matters

TEMPERATURE ABUSE: Without thermometers, 73% of foods are held at unsafe temperatures. Bacteria double every 20 minutes between 41-135°F. Undercooked ground beef (not reaching 155°F) causes E. coli outbreaks affecting hundreds.

Code Requirements

Provide calibrated probe thermometers immediately: One per cook station minimum, Range -40°F to 200°F, Accurate to ±2°F, Calibrate daily in ice water (32°F). Check temps every 2 hours for holding, always for cooking.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-204.112-C

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

No Interior thermometers in cold units supply

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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