My Sister's Sandwich Cafe
PASSWednesday, May 10, 2023 at 2:17 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-304.15-P
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Single use gloves being re-used. Discontinue and esnure gloves are only being used once then discarded.
Why This Matters
FALSE SECURITY: Contaminated gloves spread bacteria MORE than bare hands because workers feel 'protected'. Gloves pick up 5x more bacteria than skin. Not changing between tasks spreads contamination to everything touched.
Code Requirements
Change gloves: After touching raw meat/poultry/fish, Between different food types, After touching face/hair/clothing, Every hour maximum, When switching tasks, After touching any non-food surface. Wash hands BEFORE putting on new gloves.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Several containers with cooked rice and various meats observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store all TCS foods at below 41F. Foods left out at room temperaure were removed at the time of the inspection and placed back under refrigeration. Fresh baby sprouts being left oout at room temperature (58F). Discontinue and enssure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Sprouts were placed back under refrigeration at the time of the inspection.
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Several grab and go containers of food with no labels. Provide labels on all grab and go food items.
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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Gel packs observed being placed directly on deli meats. Discontinue and ensure all meats are being stored in a clena dnprotected manner. Deli meast were at the appropriate temperature and the unit was operating properly.
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.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Electric fryer being used inside not under a hood system. Remove unless otherwise authorized.
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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Moisture observed ont he lower shelf of the 2 door upright cooler. Address and clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Ice build-up observed on teh compressor of the 2 door Delfield cooler. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection.
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.