Seaport Hotel
FAILWednesday, February 19, 2020 at 3:15 PM
Violations Cited
590.002(E)/2-201.11-PF
(B) & (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (Pf )
Ill staff member did not notify immediate supervisor (PIC) of confirmed foodborne illness. Retrain staff on illness policy reporting requirements.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(E). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Grilled chicken in salad unit holding at 50F. Items out of temperature for 30 minutes removed from unit and placed in blast chiller to cool to below 41F. COS.
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Salad station refrigerated flip top unit holding at 54F. Repair and maintain at below 41F. Establishment will use indirect contact with ice during service temporarily to maintain product temperature.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(E)/2-201.11-P
(A) & (C) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (P)
Establishment was informed of ill staff member with a foodborne illness and did not contact the health department. Retrain staff on employee health policy requirements.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(E). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.