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PAPA GINO'S

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 3:38 PM

Address
19 AUSTIN ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
53 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

Provide proper internal temperature to all PHF's (Tuna Fish and Mayonaisse). Properly maintain product temperature at 41F or below at all times.

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Provide proper internal temperature to sandwich refrigerator at hot/cold line prep area. Properly maintain unit temperature at 41F or below at all times. (Not Working at time of inspection).

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Provide proper internal thermometers for all reach-in and walk-in refrigerators and freezers.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
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