Side Chick
PASS W/ CONDITIONSWednesday, November 9, 2022 at 3:44 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw Chicken stored next to and over ready to eat foods and french fries. -Discontinue storing raw poultry over ready to eat foods
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
All contents inside low boy was 65 F or above sliced tomatoes and lettuce mayonaise and french fries - Discarded voluntarily by PIC was inside unit since 11 am 11/2/22 Low boy still broken and all condiments like sliced tomatoes (65F) lettuce sliced onions was placed inside knowing it's not operable.- Remove all condiments and place in a working cold holding unit. The Low boy unit still not operable and staff is placing sliced tomatoes and condiments inside- Discontinue using until repaired
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.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
No mangerial control CFPM is operating with cold food in Low boy at 60F and foods 65F Soiled food contact equipment and also utensil soiled and also Hood sticker is expired since May 2022. Train self and staff to correct and maintain all the above.
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.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
11/9/22 Pan and Scouring pad inside handsink- Discontinue washing or cleaning any equipment inside the handsink - Remove and make accessible for staff to use
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution - Provide sanitizer bucket with the correct sanitizer concentration to store all cloths in 11/9/22- wiping cloths soiled and no sanitizer solution set up
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
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.
590.004/4-201.11-C
Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
Low boy cooler on the cookline is broken its 60F and contents is 65F- Repair keep contents in working unit until repaired
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.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Outside Receptacles (C)
Heavily soiled and unorganized debris and trash in area- clean and have removed frequently 3rd time coming on 11/9/22 and the trash is still all over the place not organized and overfilled bins
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Controlling Pests (C)
Immature flies throughout the restaurant - Provide a detailed report from a licensed pest control company
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.