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SIDE STREET CAFE

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Monday, February 13, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Address
79 MERIDIAN ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FT
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
37 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-101.11

Toxic Items: Original Container

remove all cans of used paints stored in back area.

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 41.7.101
⚠️ CRITICAL M-8-103.12

Conformance w/ Approved Procedures

Per 105 CMR 561.035 provide variance for transporting frozen product in a non refrigerated truck. PIC reports that refrigertated truck he uses only achieves a temperature of 29 Degrees F. Provide contingency plan for use in initiating a recall in accordance with 21 CFR 7.40 through 7.49 7.53 AND 7.55. Provide sufficient coding of each product to ensure positive lot identification in the event of a recall. Maintain product distribution records to enable location of product if a recall is initiated. As required by 105 CMR 561.035 record all required documentation in the proper logs and keep the logs up to date.

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 06-3-501.13

PHF's Properly Thawed

provide proper methods of defrosting food products. Observed frozen product submerged in stagnant water in container on kitchen counter.

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 06.3.501
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

At service counter replace worn cutting boards.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

clean interior of white freezer in kitchen.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 24-4-904.11AB

Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils

Do not store in use utensils in stagnant water. Review proper methods for storing utensils.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 24.4.904
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

replace cracked light shield cover to light fixture on ceiling in kitchen. Repair damaged wall at back of kitchen. Wall surface is badly worn and falling apart.

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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