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Pret A Manger

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Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 5:01 PM

Address
354 LONGWOOD AV
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
17 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-602.11 B2

Labeling of Ingredients

The items do not have the complete ingredient labels with sub-ingredients. Provide complete ingredient label for all products.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 01.3.602
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)
✓ Corrected

Cold Holding

The items multiple items in the front open air cooler that are elevated in temperature; chicken salad sandwich 45F overnight oats 50F chia bowl 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (the items that were stored in the refrigerator for more than an hour were discarded and the items that were just prepared were moved to the walk-in cooler)

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
• MINOR 16-4-501.11/.15
✓ Corrected

Dishwashng Facilities

The display on the dishwasher is not working. Repair so dishwasher temperatures can be verified. (the manager called in a servce order)

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 16.4.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department