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Pikalo J.P.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Monday, September 27, 2021 at 2:42 PM

Address
378 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
Facility History
27 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Observed multiple foods stored in upright freezer and reach in freezer uncovered. Provide and maintain food covered and protected from contamination.

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Observed soils on bottom shelves of reach in units and soiled cardboard lining. Clean soils in unit and remove soiled cardboard lining in order to maintain a smooth durable cleanable surface.

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 590.005/5-501.15-C

Outside Receptacles (C)

Observed grease can lid partially closed and soiled. Clean to remove grease build up and maintain a tight fitting lid to prevent pest activity.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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