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Ruggles Pizza and Cafe

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Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 3:28 PM

Address
249 RUGGLES ST
Mission Hill, MA 02120
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
32 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF
✓ Corrected

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Observed cooked chicken and ready to eat onion w/ pepper mix without proper date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Observed ice build and soils in rear deep freezer and pizza station. Clean to remove all soils and ice

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

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
• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
✓ Corrected

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Observed CFPM certificate missing. Instructed PIC to register for the course and submit confirmation to the Health department as soon as possible. List provided via email

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Observed grease build up on wall behind counter deep fryer. Clean to remove all grease build up

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Observed hood sticker expired October 2022. PIC contacted cleaning company on site for appointment. Instructed PIC to contact Health department immediately upon scheduling.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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