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Monument Tavern

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 2:38 PM

Address
251 MAIN ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
30 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.18-P

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)

Food containers with sauces dated 6/26/20. Remove and dispose

Why This Matters

LISTERIA GROWTH: Unlike other bacteria, Listeria grows in refrigeration. After 7 days can reach dangerous levels. Causes severe illness in pregnant women (20% miscarriage rate), elderly (20% mortality). 1,600 illnesses, 260 deaths annually.

Code Requirements

Date mark ALL ready-to-eat TCS foods: Day prepared = Day 1, Use within 7 days, Mark with prep OR discard date, Include on labels: date, product name, initials. DISCARD unmarked foods. Train all staff on system.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-203.12-PF

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Container of shell fish without tag and no last date seved on tags. Always kept tag with shell fish .and when last oyster is served record date. Oysters only served on Mondays and only one type of oyster.

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 590.004/4-204.112-C

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Some refrigeration units without thermometer .Provide

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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