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SCOLA'S CAFE

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Address
88 BLACK FALCON AV
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
35 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints during hours of operation

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

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

Ensure all foods including boxes of chips water and soda are elevated off the floor a minimum of six inches during storage so that all areas of the floor can be cleaned properly Keep exposed foods [ cheeses and cold cuts ] covered during extended periods of refrigeration / freezer storage to reduce potential contamination as well as for quality purposes

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 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean front floor area from pooling water snow and slush on a more frequent basis throughout the day as discussed

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department