Side Chick
FAILFriday, April 7, 2023 at 5:07 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.12-P
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Handsink in a very awkward position and the sink was completely dry and being used for other purposed other than handwashing- Train staff to utilize handsink only for handwashing Discontinue having thenm only wash hands in bathroom and only don gloves throughout the service
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw Chicken Stored next to raw fish inside of lowboy cooler-discontinue Raw chicken stored next to shrimp inside of low boy cooler- Discontinue Raw bacon stored with ready to eat vegetables inside of rech in cooler- Discontinue and remove- Discontinue storing raw meats of different species next to one another. Discontinue storing raw meat with 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.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Dredge station is in a non food contact surface and next to handsink- Remove dredge station out of the non food contact drawers use food grade containers. As discussed remove microwave and toaster oven to use table as dredge station.
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.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
No backflow preventer attached to hose or sink in basement- Provide a back flow preventer
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
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.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
There are several repeated violations around handwashing unsanitary conditons improper storing- Train Staff to properly operate safe and sanitary practices
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.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
No date marking for prepped foods like mac and cheese and also prepared foods stored for more than 24 hours- Date mark all prepped foods
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control 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)
Soiled knives and broken knives stored on clean kn ife rack- Remove and properly clean
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.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Handsink is in a odd and awkaward area to have staff wash hands it's not easily accessible.- Provide a handsink that would be easily accessible for staff. No Prep sink in basement area - Install and Provide prep sink No handwash sink upstairs near warewash area- Provide a handsink
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.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Handsink is blocked with several freezers in front of it- Remove freezers and have sink easily accessible
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.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
No Hand drying provision at the handsink in prep area downstairs - Provide a papertowels or drying provision
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence if rodents droppings in basement and back room area - Provide a current IPM pest control 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.
590.003/3-501.11-C
Frozen Food (C)
8 cases of frozen french fries stored inside of walk in cooler- Store all frozen fries in freezer ROP shrimp - completely thawed inside of bag - remove and store and self drain food contact container
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.
590.003/3-601.11-C
Standards of Identity (C)
Large Bins and Squeeze bottles doesn't have common names - Label all bins and squeeze bottles with common name
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.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Reach in coolers on the floor is soiled outside door and interior floor fryolators are soiled - Clean to remove soils
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.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Drain boards (C)
No Drain boards for clean equipment and nothing to hold soiled equipment - Provide drainboards and clean cart for soiled food contact equipment
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.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Handwashing Signage (C)
No sign in prep area in basement - Provide
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Storage room leading to back room by the warewash area is unorganized and clutter- 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 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.