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Schraffts Center Cafe

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 5:27 PM

Address
529 MAIN ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
57 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14
✓ Corrected

Cooling

The items cooked in the morning are cooling in the sandwich bar and reach-in coolers; chicken 70F and after 15 minutes 62F. Provide proper cooling to be sure that items are passing through the temperature danger zone correcty and items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours.

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
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)
✓ Corrected

Cold Holding

The items on the salad bar are elevated; cheese 60F clue cheese 60F dressing 57F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (The items were left out on the cart for an extended period while they were setting up in the morning. The manager discarded elevated items.)

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)
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

1) Two of the refrigerators have broken handles. Repair or replace. 2) They are missing the heat lamps above the grill. Provide. (Pass)

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 17-4-302.14
✓ Corrected

Test Kit Provided

The sanitizer test kit is ruined. Provide a quats test kit.

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
• MINOR 19-4-501.18-.110
✓ Corrected

Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.

The wash gauge on the dishwaher is only reaching 125F. Provide proper wash temperature of 150F or above (Rinse gauge is 184F)

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 19.4.501
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