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Red Barn Coffee Roasters

FAIL

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Address
350 LONGWOOD AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
52 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-204/05.11

Location Accessible

ensure hand washing sink is always operating and accesible for all employees to wash hands. Water was turned on immediately during inspection.

Why This Matters

FORCED NON-COMPLIANCE: Blocked sinks force employees to skip handwashing. Studies show 89% compliance when sinks accessible vs 35% when blocked. Each skipped handwash potentially contaminates multiple food items. Inaccessible sinks contributed to Hepatitis A outbreak affecting 660 people.

Code Requirements

Handwashing sinks must be: Accessible at ALL times; Used ONLY for handwashing; Located within 25 feet of food prep; Clear of all equipment and supplies; Never used for food prep, dishwashing, or chemical disposal; Minimum one sink per 5 workers during peak times.

Corrective Actions

Clear ALL handwashing sinks immediately; Post 'Handwashing Only' signs; Relocate any blocking equipment; Provide alternative sinks for other uses; Train staff on sink designation; Monitor hourly for compliance

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005(D) | FDA Code: Section 5-204.11, 5-205.11
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12

Food Container Labels

label all packages with name of item ingredients and purveyor

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

Provide proper test kit for chlorine sanitizer.Test kit for Chlorine contains white test paper which turns blue when activated with chlorine. proper concentration of chlorine sanitizer is 50-150ppm or per manufacturer directions

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

organize storage area provideing for proper separate storage of all cleaning chemicals and sanitizers

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 42.6.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department