Naco Taco
FAILMonday, September 13, 2021 at 3:47 PM
Address
80 CAUSEWAY ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FT
Violations
1 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
14 inspections
3 failures
Violations Cited
⚠️ CRITICAL
590.003/3-501.14-P
Cooling (P)
Salad and cole slaws @ 47-52f prepared on 9-12-21 ensure proper cooling methods and practices
Why This Matters
TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.
Code Requirements
Cool rapidly using: Shallow pans (2 inches max), Ice baths with stirring, Blast chiller, Cut large items into portions, Add ice as ingredient. NEVER cool at room temp. NEVER stack hot containers. Monitor with thermometer. Document cooling times.
Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3