Pueblo Viejo's Cafe
FAILMonday, February 8, 2021 at 8:30 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.12-P
Cleaning Procedure (P)
No evidence of proper warewashing. Hand washing sinks at both cooking line and serving line blocked with equipment /fruits on them. No soap on either of them. PIC states they use gloves. Unsure proper handwashing takes place all the time before wearing gloves.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Corn Soup registered 125F. Turned on heat on max to re-heat at 165F and stated that soup had been there for less than 1 hour. Maintain all TCS foods at 135F or above.
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.004/4-501.111-P
Manual Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (P)
Low temp dish machine does not register any sanitizer solution. Sanitizer container empty. PIC replaced it. Ensure that low temp dish machine is supplied properly with sanitizer solution and registers between 50-100ppm chlorine.
Why This Matters
Improper temperatures allow rapid bacterial growth, potentially causing severe foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Re-train staff with regard to proper hot holding handwashing and warewashing. Monitor all above continuosly.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Both handsink at upper level blocked with equipment and bag of whole fruits on them. Keep accessible and use for hand washing only. PIC removed blocking items.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Handsinks at cooking line and serving line without soap. Provide.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.
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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.