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Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Address
580 COMMONWEALTH AV
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
31 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-403.11
✓ Corrected

Reheating

Meatballs reheated at 111F / Re-educate staff on proper reheating requirements and provide upon compliance. Staff instructed to reheat meatballs again to 165F before transferring to hot holding.

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 03.3.403
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14
✓ Corrected

Cooling

Rice cooked on site at 8:30am 82F (Temp taken at 11:00am) / Re-educate staff on proper cooling requirements and provide upon compliance. Staff instructed to reheat rice to 165F and start process again.

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
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Properly clean interior panel in ice machine.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 05-4-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Thermometers Provided

Provide thermometers to refrigeration units that are missing them.

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 05.4.302
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Remove and discontinue use of cardboard on floors throughout kitchen.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department