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Otto Pizza

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 7:19 PM

Address
416 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
26 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.007/7-201.11-P

Separation-Storage (P)

Pack of cigarettes observed stored on clean equipment storage rack. COS.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
⚠ MAJOR 590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF

Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)

Establishment is using time rather than temperature to hold pizza slices. No time stamps on pizzas on shelf. Discontinue process until detailed procedures are submitted to ISD health division for review. Pizza rethermalized and served for immediate service. COS.

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(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Pizza display behind service counter shelving offers no overhead protection. Provide proper food protection.

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-204.119-C

Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)

Three compartment sink has broken seams in need of welding or repair currently patched with duct tape. Make all necessary repairs.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Floors in basement storage room with broken compromised surfaces. Walkin cooler floor with exposed concrete. Make all necessary repairs. Broken pipe insulation in ceiling around HVAC duct pipe. Repair.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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