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Pizzeria Regina

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Monday, September 20, 2021 at 4:32 PM

Address
11H THACHER ST
North End, MA 02113
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
68 inspections
29 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)

One staff person picking up pieces of cut sausage from tray to eat. Discoutine bare hand contact use gloved hand or utensil when touching RTE foods.

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(C) | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.14-P

Cooling (P)

Tray of cooked and sliced sausage 94F and cooked sliced meatballs left on counter top. Remove. When temperature reachs 135F refrigerated until 41F.

Why This Matters

TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.

Code Requirements

Cool rapidly using: Shallow pans (2 inches max), Ice baths with stirring, Blast chiller, Cut large items into portions, Add ice as ingredient. NEVER cool at room temp. NEVER stack hot containers. Monitor with thermometer. Document cooling times.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Several large containers of TCS foods without proper date marking. Provide date mark Prep Date or use by dates.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Black substance from in ice machine. EMPTY CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Several boxes of food products on floor in the walk-in. Remove store properly 6in ft off the floor.

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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
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