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Powerhouse Juice

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Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 4:59 PM

Address
645 SUMMER ST
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
18 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-602.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Food Labels (Pf)

Yogurt parfaits out for retail sale do not have any labels on them to identify the ingredients of the food item provide as discussed [ the word yogurt parfaits } written below the item and posted on the shelf does not provide the list of ingredients

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 food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
✓ Corrected

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Ensure all food safety / allergen awareness certificates are posted on site in a conspicuous location as discussed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C
✓ Corrected

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

Sandwich's out for retail sale are not wrapped properly some edges of the sandwich's are exposed due to plastic wrap becoming undone from customer handling - removed during inspection - Address as discussed during inspection Covers for the yogurt parfaits have a straw opening on the top - easy access for potential contamination address as discussed

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 590.004/4-101.16-C
✓ Corrected

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Discontinue the use of yellow sponges to clean food contact surfaces / panini machine

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 590.006/6-301.14-C
✓ Corrected

Handwashing Signage (C)

Clearly identify the hand sink behind the counter area as " HAND WASHING ONLY" as discussed during inspection

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR L1
✓ Corrected

No 2021 health permit on site . address

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department