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PAPA JOHNS PIZZA

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Friday, January 21, 2011 at 7:16 PM

Address
525 WASHINGTON ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Category
FT
Violations
8 total
Facility History
19 inspections
6 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean to remove the flour and dust from the walk-in condenser fans and unit. The floors within the unit should be cleaned to remove the street grime.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

According to the restaurant ownership the wiring to the sewer pump was arcing into the standing water within the basement. The building ownership must confirm that the pump is properly operating make any necessary repair to the pump and wiring repair the damage to the basement restroom and negate any nuissance issues caused by the failed/impacted plumbing.

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14
✓ Corrected

Toilet Enclosed Clean

Clean and sanitize the basement restroom once the standing water has been removed.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.501
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

One bag of trash from Papa John's was observed outside of the dumpster on the rear pavement. Properly discard the bag.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 36-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Approximately 4 inches of standing water was observed within the basement at the time of the inspection. The water must be pumped from the basement. The floors must be cleaned and sanitized. The source of the leak must be identified and the leak must be repaired.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Clean to remove the food debris from the floor and grease trap beneath the three-basin sink. The kick board to the entrance of the walk-in is coming apart and may require repair in the near future.

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
• MINOR 37-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Approximately 4 inches of standing water was observed within the basement at the time of the inspection. The water must be pumped from the basement. The walls must be cleaned and sanitized. Negatively impacted wallboard studs sheet rock etc. must be properly cleaned sanitized and/or replaced. The source of the leak must be identified and the leak must be repaired.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

Once the standing water has been safely evacuated from the basement the water damaged materials within the basement must be discarded to prevent future nuissance conditions within the kitchen above.

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 42.6.501
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