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New York Deli

FAIL

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 2:42 PM

Address
300 FANEUIL HALL MARKET PL
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
56 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-602.11 B2

Labeling of Ingredients

Multiple grab and go foods without proper labeling of ingredients being offered for retail sale. Provide proper label with ingredients allergens and origin.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.602
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Cooked Roast beef being held in front steam table with temperature of 96F. Pic stated reheated one hour prior and took immediate corrective action to rethermalize product to 165F

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Raw roast beef observed being stored above ready to eat produce in rear reach in cooler. Store raw PHF foods properly.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Floors with residual buildup under handsink in back area. Clean to remove. Broken tile surrounding drain pipe where it meets the floor in back area under slicer prep table. Repair.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department