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Piadina Cafe

PASS

Monday, January 23, 2017 at 3:15 PM

Address
75 STATE ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
16 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

Cooked chicken inside of the steam table with a temperature of 119F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazaardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Container Labels

No labels on the squeeze bottles. Provide.

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11
✓ Corrected

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Sliced turkey and tomatoes with an elevated temperature of 49F. PIC stated it had been sliced earlier in the day. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place prior to being placed out for service.

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 05-4-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Thermometers Provided

No food thermometer on site at the time of the inspection. Provide.

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 05.4.302
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Bag of flour observed being stored on the ground in the maion kitchen area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

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 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Small 2 door deli style cooler not operting properly. Address make any necessary repairs and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of 41F and below. All foods to be removed and placed into an additional refrigeration unit.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 16-4-501.11/.15
✓ Corrected

Dishwashng Facilities

Dish machine not registering at the sanitizing strip when tested. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless unit is able to wash and sanitize properly.

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 16.4.501
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