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SBARRO RESTAURANT

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Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 6:11 PM

Address
100 TERMINAL RD
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
35 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Stromboli sitting out at 84F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures of 140F or above at all times. Past discussions have also included refrigerating the stromboli and reheating as ordered.

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)

Cold Holding

Shredded cheese 61F red sauce 56F cubed ham 47F sausage 47F / All items sitting on ice because pizza unit is not working. Items have been on ice since 11:30am / More ice will be added to the top reach in unit as discussed and kept at least halfway up the container. / Provide proper cold holding temperatures.

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 M-2-101.11

Person in charge Assigned

Provide a CFPM to be on site during all operational hours.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Pizza unit is not working / No food is stored inside the unit at this time / Top part is filled with ice and used for holding pizza toppings / Repair or replace unit to provide operating temperatures of 41F or below at all times.

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

No test kits on site for chemical sanitizer at 3 bay sink / Provide.

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
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