Picalonga Restaurant
FAILTuesday, July 19, 2022 at 1:53 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-602.11-P
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Soiled knives wedged between equipment with meat residue - Remove and Discontinue storing wedge between equipment - Properly wash rinse and sanitize
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Operating under previous owners permit Not properly training staff on proper cleaning procedures for food contact equipment and surfaces. Owner have a water filter on handsink in kitchen- Properly train staff on the above mentioned. Owner Applied for own permit and changed ownership at 1010 Mass Ave.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several Ready to eat items stored in walk in units without dates- Date mark all ready to eat and prepared ready to eat products stored for 24 hours and more
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-501.19-PF
Manual Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
Staff washing soiled equipment in Rinse bay - Properly wash rinse an sanitize food contact by correctly using 3 bay sinks thats labeled - Train staff on proper way to clean equipment
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Drinking water filter was attached to the handsink in the kitchen area- Remove and discontinue using handsink for water filter. The hand sink needs to be easily accessible or staff to wash hands properly.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-304.12-C
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Soiled in use utensil stored with food residue - Store in use utensils with product or in a dip well 135F of clean water
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
No Drain plugs for 3 bay sink PIC had cloths clogging drain- Discontinue using cloths and other items to clog drains. Provide Drain plugs
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.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Bathroom Sink is clogged- Repair
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.