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Sebastians Cafe

FAIL

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 3:11 PM

Address
100 SUMMER ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
36 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

Tuna sandwich in to go refridge at 50F.Turkey sandwich at 49F.Sandwiches are stacked and in basket on top of cold plate.Storage practice may be at issue.Also I believe that staff are not necessarily verifying product temperature before taking out of Walk-in refridge.Sushi stacked high at 49-50F.

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
• MINOR 10-3-304.12

Food Utensil Storage

Multiple utensils stored in sanitizer.Discontinue.Discussed acceptable practices with PIC.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 10.3.304
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Interior of ice unit dirty.Clean regularly.

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 14.4.202
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department