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Parkside Cafe 1

FAIL

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 3:33 PM

Address
1 POST OFFICE SQ
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
21 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-301.12-.15

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How

No handwashing observed from staff in dishroom after handling soiled dishes and before handling clean/sanitized dishes.(Please train staff accordingly).

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 12.2.301
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Food(chicken) covered in deep pan in Walk-in at 60F(Cooling????).Provide proper methods.

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 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Interior of ice unit has some build-up.Clean and sanitize.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Staicker on hood expired(July 2010).Refer to BFD.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

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