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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 6:13 PM

Address
255 STATE ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 4 critical
Facility History
12 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

To go sandwiches(Chicken at 54/55F).Sliced turkey/Roast beef holding in kitchen at 50F.Tuna holding at 50F.Please look at equipment as well as procedures involved as well as staff practices to find out what issue was.Please hold all cold phf's at 41F or below.

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)
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)
✓ Corrected

Cold Holding

Tuna loin in prep refridge at 50F.Olive tapenade at 51F.Baby new potato at 53F.Hardboiled egg at 54.5F-all out on line.Cooked fennel at 46F.Milk at takeout 2door refridge at 60F(Unit thermometer also reading 60F.Chicken/pasta salad at 60F and couscous salad both in takeout refridge at 60F(Product that was made overnight was discarded and denatured if out of temperature).PHF put into prep/salad refridges in bakeshop area that were not turned on(squash at 54F).

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)
⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11
✓ Corrected

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Raw poultry stored over beef in main Walk-in and raw burger stored over both cooked and rte foods in reach-in at the line.

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-301.12-.15
✓ Corrected

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How

Cook observed wiping hands(drying hands) on cloth towel.Dishwasher observed mopping floor and then unloading clean/sanitized pans from dishwasher.When he was asked to wash hands he rinsed hands in 3rd bay(sanitizing bay) of warewashing sink.Review proper procedures.

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 12.2.301
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Worn door gaskets on prep refridge at line.Replace gaskets(Ensure unit is tight fitting in the meantime and product temperatures are met if utilized).

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
• MINOR 24-4-904.11AB

Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils

Clean/sanitized reusable wand for cooling stored on floor(?).Properly store.

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 24.4.904
• MINOR 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14

Toilet Enclosed Clean

No soap at Bakery handsink.Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.501
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