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Sabroso Taqueria

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Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 3:32 PM

Address
2 OLIVER ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
26 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

Cooked beef inside of the single door oven with a temperature of 107F. Discotninue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. Beef to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)
✓ Corrected

Cold Holding

Pico Degayo inside of the 2 door deli style cooler at 49F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintianed at below 41F prior to being put out for service.

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)
⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11
✓ Corrected

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

Sanitizer in red bucket registering well over 100ppm at the test strip. Discontinue and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizer.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.201
• MINOR 06-3-501.13
✓ Corrected

PHF's Properly Thawed

Frozen shrimp observed being defrosted in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure the proper thawing methods are in place.

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 06.3.501
• MINOR 24-4-903.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Knife observed being stored in between a soiled wall and 3 bay sink. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored in clean and protected area's.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 24.4.903
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