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Pavement Coffeehouse

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 6:33 PM

Address
1243 COMMONWEALTH AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
Facility History
47 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Two cardboard cases of whole shelled eggs were observed on the middle shelf of the walk-in refrigerator above several closed gallons of milk and other plastic containers. A better practice would be to store the eggs on the bottom shelf of the walk-in to further minimize the risk of cross contamination.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

There is a small spill beneath the soda dispenser. Clean.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department