Showa Womens Institution
FAILWednesday, August 30, 2023 at 5:03 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Items in the salad bar unit (tabuoli pasta salad cucumbers)reading 58-60F for 60-90 min per PIC Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC removed to alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below.
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.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Salad unit reading 60F.Repair Maintain unit 41F or below
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-502.11-C
(A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
High temp dish machine rinse guage reading 220F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Irreversible thermometer reading 164F
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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.