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Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 4:33 PM

Address
354 LONGWOOD AV AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
33 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-403.11
✓ Corrected

Reheating

The okra on the hot holding unit was just reheated and it's 90F. Provide proper reheat temperature of 165F and hot holding temperature of 140F.

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 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

The refrigerator in the front is not working and there are products stored on the fridge; tomatoes 60F hummus 60F (Items discarded). Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (12/14/16 The front refrigerator is still not working. The employees have put the items on ice but they are not maintaining temperatures; cut tomatoes are 47F and hummus is 50F after stirring the product. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below) The upright refrigerator is not maintaining temperature; pickled turnips 45F hot sauce 46F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (Pass)

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 M-2-101.11

Person in charge Assigned

There is no person in charge at the establishmnet when the manager is not working. Provide a PIC trained by the certified manager for all hours of service.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Okra in the reach in is cooling in deep covered plastic containers. Provide proper cooling methods and validate that items are being cooled properly from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from70F to 41F in an additional four hours. (Pass) 12/14/16 The refrigerator in the front is not maintaining product temperature. Provide ample refrigeration to maintain product temperature.

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

There is peeling paint above the sink and numerous ceiling tiles are soiled. Clean and remove any peeling paint.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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