🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨

Mister Q Cafe

FAIL

Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 3:59 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-404.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Treating Juice (Pf)

Fresh juice machine for " Orange juice" does not have any information informing the customer that the juice has NOT been heat treated [ pasturized ] the HSP is not aware of this - provide signage clearly stating the juice has not been pasturized and is not recommended for the HSP [ young children - pregnant women - customers with compromised immune systems - elderly ] address as discussed

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-603.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Ensure all foods offered under cooked on the menu are clearly and properly identified accordingly with a disclosure / reminder [ * eggs any style - *steak tips - *Burgers ]

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C
✓ Corrected

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-601.11-C
✓ Corrected

Standards of Identity (C)

Any and all foods packaged by the restaurant and made available for retail sale - need to have labels to properly identify the item as well as the ingredients [ baked goods -]

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-601.12-C

Honestly Presented (C)

Ensure customers are aware that the " orange juice " sold at the facility is fresh squeezed meaning that it has not been pasturized - HSP should be aware of this - provide signage as discussed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-602.11-C

Food Labels (C)

Ensure all foods available for retail sale have proper labels describing the ingredients to properly oidentiy the content

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
View Facility Profile →
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department