Pink Taco
PASSMonday, September 16, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Address
374 CONGRESS ST
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
1 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
18 inspections
7 failures
Violations Cited
⚠️ CRITICAL
✓ Corrected
590.004/4-501.114-P
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Low temp dishmachine not operating properly. Provide repair and discontinue use until you are able to get applicable test results. PIC instructed to utilize the dishmachine in the kitchen that registered 100ppm chlorine.
Why This Matters
INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.
Code Requirements
Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.
Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4