MODEL CAFE
FAILWednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Violations Cited
590.005/5-402.11-P
Backflow Prevention (P)
The sink used for washing produce pointed out by the food employee has a direct connection to the sewage system. Have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the sink.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Assignment (Pf)
During the inspection there was no person in charge assigned. The employee in the kitchen was unable to answer questions about food safety sanitization and employee illness. Location must have a designated person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety sanitization employee illness and can take active managerial control.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
There is a vomit and diarrhea cleanup kit but there are no written procedures; provide written procedures on how to handle a vomit and diarrhea event.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-502.11-PF
(B) Good Repair and Calibration (Pf)
The only food thermometer in the establishment would not remain on and the screen could not be read when attempting to measure the temperature of foods; repair or replace the food thermometer.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Observed multiple spray bottles with liquids in them in the bar area and in the kitchen without labels; provide labels on spray bottles after chemicals have been transfered from their original containers.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Servsafe Food Manager certification observed expired in 2023; provide up to date food protection manager certification and post in a conspicuous location.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
The interior metal surfaces of the microwave are rusted and are no longer cleanable; repair or replace.
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
The interior of the ice machine has pink slime on the black drop plate; clean and sanitize to remove slime. The baffles of the oven hood have accumulated dust and the underside of the hood has accumulated dust; clean to remove.
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Intensity-Lighting (C)
The light bulbs inside the oven hood are not functioning; repair or replace.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
The tiles at the landing leading to the basement are missing or damaged and there is a hole in the base of the wall at the landing leading to the basement; repair or replace the tiles and the wall.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.