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Pollo Campero

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Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 5:44 PM

Address
188 BORDER ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
42 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-501.114-P

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Low Temp Dish Machine does not register any level of chlorine sanitizer solution. Repair.

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
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Handsink at prep area with hot water faucet broken . Repair.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-204.119-C

Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)

Sanitizer pre-mixer for three bay sink out of order. Mixes very high concentrate of sanitizer QUATs and detergent. Employees add water to achieve proper concentration. Repair.

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
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