Picalonga Restaurant
FAILTuesday, October 4, 2022 at 5:26 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Fried Fish stored in hot holding unit was 98F and Stew fish was 107F- Remove fish reheat to proper temperature and hot hold 135F or above
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Several soiled knives hanging on clean knife rack and also 2 meat cleavers wedged between pipes - Discontinue storing and remove soiled knives and properly wash rinse and sanitize also store after air dry
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.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Sanitizer Bucket stored with chlorine sanitizer solution was testing way over the proper concentration- Discontinue using and remake to the proper concentration of 50PPM. PIC corrected
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Assignment (Pf)
No Pic at the time of inspection- PIC is out of the Country- Provide and Train PIC for all hours of operation.
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(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Several violations and No managerial control for proper food temperatures handwashing proper set up of warewash sink Toxic level of sanitizer set up in buckets soiled food contact equipment stored on clean racks no date marking and improper hot holding temps.- Train staff and self on proper managerial control and all the above mentioned
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.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Where to Wash (Pf)
I observed a staff member washing her hands in the prep sink- Discontinue washing hands in prep sink- Train staff to wash hands in designated handsink.
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. 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)
Ready to eat or prepared soups stored in walk in with no date marking - Date mark all foods prepared and stored for 24 hours or 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.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Water Filter is attached to handsink in kitchen area- This is a repeated violation- Discontinue using the handsink for use other than handwashing- Remove filter.
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.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
No handdrying provision at the handsink in kitchen area - Provide proper towels or drying devicefor 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 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Several Mature and Immature Flies in the establishment- Provide a detail updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloth all over on counter but noit inside sanitizer solution- Store all wiping lcoths in solution for easy cleanups
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood Sticker is expired -Provide an updated cleaning and sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company.
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.
590.004/4-301.12-C
Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)
3 bay sink was inccorectly set up Wash was in RInse bay and Rinse bay had soiled equipment- Properly set up 3 bay sink to wash rinse with clear water and sanitize with proper concentration.
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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Exterior sides of Stove has encrusted soils and grease - Clean to remove 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.