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Que Arepa En Tertulias Cafe

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 7:40 PM

Address
26 PORTER ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
32 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-3-603.11

Consumer Advisories

Consumer Advisory missing proper Disclosure Part. Provide proper Consumer Advisory (Disclosure+Reminder).

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Bag of potatoes stored on the floor of refrigerating unit. Store properly elevated 6 inches or above. Food mixing utensils damaged and does not appear commercial grade.Discontinue using it. Replace with a new commercial grage utensil.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 10-3-304.12
✓ Corrected

Food Utensil Storage

Knifes stored soiled in the clean knife box. Clean and sanitize properly before storing.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 10.3.304
• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Plastic Cups used in additon to handled utensils to dispense flour. Use handled utensils only.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Shelves at the warewashing area soiled. Clean properly. Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit at cooking soiled. Clean properly. Interior of Upright Freezer Unit at the rear soiled.Clean proeprly.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11
✓ Corrected

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Hand washing sink at the cooking line missing paper towel. PIC provided. Keep always fully staffed.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one. Wall behind cooking line soiled. Clean properly.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department