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Rebecca's Cafe Inc.

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Friday, July 22, 2016 at 4:56 PM

Address
1 BEACON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
48 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

Grab and go sushi salmon roll with temperature of 49F. Ensure cold holding temperature at 41F or below. PIC could not state how long sushi has been out of temperature. CFPM voluntarilly disposed of sushi on site. See disposal order. CFPM disposed of 10/ 6 ounce packages on site and denatured. Tofu at salad bar 49F PIC took corrective action to cool product out of temperature.

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Grab and go case with holding temperature of 53F. Discontinue using unit. Repair unit and provide detailed report from refrigeration maintenance company.

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 04.3.501
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