SCOLA'S CAFE
PASSFriday, August 5, 2022 at 8:24 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.114-P
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Low temp dishwasher had no sanitizer nor test strips to test strength- Discontinue use of dishwasher until you provide the proper sanitizer and test strips. Use 3 bay sink. Sanitizer is available but its now reading at 500PPM- Toxic levels Discontinue using Low temp dishwasher until you adjust the level of sanitizer- Use 3 bay sink instead
Why This Matters
INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.
Code Requirements
Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Low temp dishwasher is reading 500 PPM on the sanitizer PIC Primed it and ran the machine again. He called the company he uses to come out and adjust properly- Discontinue using low temp dishwasher until able to sanitize at the proper level until then use the 3 bay sink.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.