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MONICA'S RESTAURANT

PASS

Monday, December 5, 2011 at 3:58 PM

Address
143 RICHMOND ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
45 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Properly resurface or replace splintered wooden pizza/bread paddle in kitchen area.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Provide proper storage of all clean cutting boards between uses. Keep upright and seperated to ensure proper air drying.

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 14.4.202
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department