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SBARRO RESTAURANT

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Monday, September 11, 2017 at 4:20 PM

Address
100 TERMINAL RD
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
35 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14

Cooling

Pasta placed in a deep metal bowl covered with plastic for cooling inside walk-in unit.. It registered 144F. PIC stated that it had just been put in the walk-in and placed in shallow trays. Ensure that proper cooling methods are being followed and temperatures monitored.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Wiping cloth sanitizer container at the retail line did not registered any sanitizer solution level. Provide proper sanitizer solution level (chlorine 50-100ppm).

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 21.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Storage shelves at the prep area soiled.Clean properly.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

CO2 tanks not secured. Secure/chain properly.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department