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RABIA'S RESTAURANT

FAIL

Friday, June 21, 2019 at 12:18 PM

Address
73 SALEM ST
North End, MA 02113
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
50 inspections
26 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-101.11
✓ Corrected

Toxic Items: Original Container

They are pouring large containers of bleach into smaller bottles and hooking them up to the dishwasher. Keep toxic items in their original containers with proper labels.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.101
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

There are multiple recuring risk factor violations. Provide a certified food manager who can properly train the staff and control risk factor violations.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 16-4-501.11/.15
✓ Corrected

Dishwashng Facilities

The dishwasher racks are soiled with black build-up. Clean to remove or provide new racks.

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

There is no sanitizer reading in the low temp dishwasher and the glass washer. Provide proper sanitizer levels to be sure equipment is cleaned and sanitized. (The sink was setup to clean and sanitize eqiupment and the dishwasher company was called to repair the machines) 6/13/19 The dishwashers are still not repaired and the employees are using them to clean equipment. Repair dishwashers and ensure they are not used until they are properly repaired. Parts on order. All ware washing is being performed in 3 bay sink with chlorine 50 PPM

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department