Shake Shack
FAILTuesday, September 19, 2023 at 5:45 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-101.11-P
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Ice cream custard on site produced through a frozen dessert machine that is unable to be properly dis-assembled washed/rinsed/sanitized per manufacturer's specifications due to broken and non functioning components. All frozen custard produced by this machine has been voluntarily discarded on site by the PIC. Inspection as a result of elevated lab report for frozen vanilla custard dated 9.6.23.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
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.
590.004/4-202.12-PF
CIP Equipment (Pf)
The frozen dessert machine is not operating at manufacturers specifications or at full capacity with broken non functioning parts that are unable to be removed to properly clean and sanitized. Discontinue use of the unit until all necessary repairs are made.
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Ice cream machine agitator gear that stirs product unable to be detached to be properly washed/rinsed/sanitized. Discontinue using the unit until it can be properly cleaned and sanitized per the manufacturers instructions. Drip tray with what appears to be mold. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry.
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Interior components of frozen custard machine with soils. Clean to remove.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.