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Schraffts Center Cafe

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Friday, January 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM

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

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Ensure there are paper napkins tongs or some form of a utensil is available for customers to use when purchasing self service fresh fruits at the very end of the salad bar Ensure signage is cleary written for the salad bar stating " No bare hand contact with ready to eat salad items " - " Please use utensils provided "

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.19-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Two white dollys being used in the kitchen for various jobs appear comprom ised and covered with deep soils and lacerations - either clean to remove all visible stains and soils or replace them as discussed

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
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