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SIDEWALK CAFE

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:13 PM

Address
764 E FOURTH ST
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
59 inspections
33 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Observed multiple ready to eat food items stored over 24hrs in refrigerated units / walk in cooler per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat food items (sliced deli meats chicken / tuna salads sliced or cut produce etc..) stored / held over 24hrs per PIC

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Observed heavy food / coffee spills inside deep freezers and refrigerated units @ grill station / pizza station / coffee unit / cookie freezer. Thoroughly clean all stated units to remove all spills and soils Observed ice machine with mold-like substance inside and soiled knives stored on prep table behind pizza station. Clean to remove all substances in ice machine and maintain all knives clean and sanitized properly stored on clean / sanitized surface

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored in refrigerated units unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside

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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.16-C

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Observed soiled sponges used in warewashing area. Discontinue the use of sponges

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Observed multiple damaged or missing floor tiles in kitchen. Replace

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.12-C

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Observed heavy food debris underneath cooking line units. Clean with frequency to maintain floors clean and free of trash

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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