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Pikalo J.P.

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Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 3:07 PM

Address
378 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FT
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
27 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-401.11-.12

Good Hygienic Practices

PIC need to review with staff to wash hand between tasks. Found the only hand sink to be dry and three staff member working in kitchen area.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 12.2.401
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

Food Safety trained staff member ( owner ) needs to review and or train staff to be able to set up three bay sink properly store food and prep food safely. Please review. Provide Allergen Certificate. Only Food Safety Certifictae posted expires in May 2018

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12

Food Container Labels

All bulk food containers have to be labled to what is inside container. Found containers that did not have labels and one labeled peeled garlic with some kind of spice in it.

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

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Location kitchen is small. One large two door refrigerator not working at this time. Have repaired or replaced.

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 06-3-501.13

PHF's Properly Thawed

Found a metal container with chicken filling for patties under prep table (still frozen) thawing at room temp. Discontinue and thaw the day before in refrigerator. Can not be done at room temperature.

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 06.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Discontinue to store food product on the floor. Peeled plantains in containers on the floor. Patties in freezer uncovered. Provide covers for trays.

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 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

PIC at this time could not find test strips for three bay sink sanitizer.

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Replace stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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