Pasta Tana's - Upper Level
FAILMonday, June 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Violations Cited
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Compliance with Food Law (P)
I observed several items of foods being purchased from " retail outlets " All foods being used on site need to be purchased from commercially licensed wholesalers only -
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Cutting boards are being left out overnight with visible foods soils - all food contact surfaces need to be pre-soaked - washed - rinsed - sanitized then placed in a clean and dry area to air dry Follow these steps daily after use to reduce potential contamination
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Ensure all exposed or open foods inside the cold holding units are covered properly during extended periods of storage to reduce potential contamination
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.
590.004/4-201.11-C
Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
Replace all compromised gaskets inside the refrigeration / freezer unitrs where needed
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Cleann all counter tops - inside all refrigeration / freezer units especially the gaskets inside the perimeter of the doors from all visible food spills stains and soils
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.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
Air dry all wiping cloths after rinsing in a clean and non food contact area of the dedicated space you have in the upper level of F K
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.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Clean the floors and walls especially behind all equipment from visible food spills
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.