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Safari African Restaurant

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Friday, April 26, 2024 at 3:49 PM

Address
1336 BLUE HILL AV
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 3 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
28 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-202.110-P
✓ Corrected

Juice Treated-Commercially Processed (P)

Observed juice being stored inside the refrigeration unit not labled. Provide proper labels.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-203.14-P

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)

Prep sink is in direct to waste. Contact a licensed plumber to repair. Utilize a colander until sink is properly plumbed. 4/26/24- PIC contacted a licensed plumber. Please have the licensed plumber write on company letter head that the back flow prevention device is in direct waste if this is what he saw when he came out.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.007/7-204.11-P
✓ Corrected

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Quats sanitizer concentration is above 500ppm. Maintain at 200ppm- 400pm. Properly set-up sanitizer solution to the correct concentration. PIC corrected on site. Recommended using a measuring cup and posting the directions near the sink.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF
✓ Corrected

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

Observed several food inside the refrigeration unit not date marked. Provide proper date marking.

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
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Observed lamb chops in a white trash bag being stored in the refrigarator. Provide commerical grade food containers for proper storage.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Observed the hood vent being visibly soiled near filters. The hood sticker is fine it expires in June. Clean the exterior to remove any visible soil.

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-603.16-C
✓ Corrected

Rinsing Procedures (C)

Observed soiled pots and bowls inside the rinse bay. Ensure that all employees are following proper procedures to wash rinse sanitize. Discontinue placing soiled pots pans dishware inside the rinse bay.

Why This Matters

RECONTAMINATION: Towel drying removes sanitizer film that continues killing bacteria. Introduces new bacteria from towel - even 'clean' towels have 100,000+ bacteria. Spreads contamination across all dried items.

Code Requirements

ALWAYS air dry after sanitizing. No towel drying ever. Adequate drain boards/racks required. Allow complete drying before stacking. If must handle wet items, use single-use paper towels. Towels for drying hands only.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-203.13-C
✓ Corrected

Service Sink (C)

Establishment does not have a mop sink. Contact a licensed plumber to install a mopsink.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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