Did Pueblo Viejo pass their Boston health inspection?

Pueblo Viejo passed their inspection on December 14, 2021.

Where is Pueblo Viejo located?

Pueblo Viejo is located at 309 BENNINGTON ST, Boston, MA.

Pueblo Viejo

Q: What critical health violations were found at Pueblo Viejo?

Critical violation: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P). 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.

PASS

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7:17 PM

Address

309 BENNINGTON ST

East Boston, MA 02128

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-501.114-P

✓ Corrected

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

Low Temp Dish machine does not register any sanitizer solution. Repair to mantain between 50-100ppm.

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

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