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MONICA'S RESTAURANT

FAIL

Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 5:28 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

No food safety certification on site-provide

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

⚠ MAJOR 01-3-202.18

Shellstock ID

Do not remove shell fish tags from original containers

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 01.3.202
⚠ MAJOR 01-3-203.12

Tags & Records

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 01.3.203
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12

Food Container Labels

Label all bulk food storage bins [ flour - sugatr - salt ]

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Prep cook not wearing a hair restaint during food prep

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 13.2.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean inside / outside of all refrigeration units - exterior of all cooking equipment - exterior of all bulk food containers from old food spills stains and soils

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 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Remove all personal items [ cell phones - bags ] from the food service 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 42.6.501
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