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Pedro's On Wheels

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Address
1 CITYWIDE ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
MFW
Violations
3 total
Facility History
8 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Employees missing hair restraints.Provide

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.16-C

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Sponges in use at the 3 bay sink.Discontinue using. PIC removed

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Remove wooden pallets from storage tent clean exterior grounds(leaves wood pieces debris).

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department