PS Coffee
FAILMonday, July 20, 2020 at 3:04 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No food thermometer for monitoring food temperatures provide.
Why This Matters
TEMPERATURE ABUSE: Without thermometers, 73% of foods are held at unsafe temperatures. Bacteria double every 20 minutes between 41-135°F. Undercooked ground beef (not reaching 155°F) causes E. coli outbreaks affecting hundreds.
Code Requirements
Provide calibrated probe thermometers immediately: One per cook station minimum, Range -40°F to 200°F, Accurate to ±2°F, Calibrate daily in ice water (32°F). Check temps every 2 hours for holding, always for cooking.
590.005/5-501.111-C
Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)
Dumpster cover missing repair.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
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.