Simmons College-Bartol
FAILTuesday, February 20, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.14-P
When to Wash (P)
Observed no hand washing during inspection Discussed with PIC/Staff - PIC started to take corrective action during inpsection
Why This Matters
ILLNESS TRANSMISSION: 70% of foodborne outbreaks traced to poor handwashing. Unwashed hands after restroom carry 10 billion bacteria including E. coli. One contaminated hand can spread bacteria to 7 surfaces in 10 seconds. Causes 48 million illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds minimum with soap and 100°F water: After restroom ALWAYS, Before food prep, After touching face/hair/clothing, Between raw and ready-to-eat foods, After handling garbage, Every 30 minutes during continuous prep, After any contamination risk.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Multiple food handler/ware washing staff leaving and returing to work stations wearing disposable hand equipment/etc not removing gloves as required PIC started taking corrective action during inspection
Why This Matters
FALSE SECURITY: Contaminated gloves spread bacteria MORE than bare hands because workers feel 'protected'. Gloves pick up 5x more bacteria than skin. Not changing between tasks spreads contamination to everything touched.
Code Requirements
Change gloves: After touching raw meat/poultry/fish, Between different food types, After touching face/hair/clothing, Every hour maximum, When switching tasks, After touching any non-food surface. Wash hands BEFORE putting on new gloves.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
All employees must be trained in food safety and sanititation per code See inspection for code violations
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.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
Final rinse on high temp dish machine 152 F Measured with irrevesible measuring device at 167 F
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
Hand sink at does not have water - Enterence to kitchen Cold water at hand sink in mans room Facilities arrived during inspection Employees have been instructed to wash hand upon returning working stations in food prep areas
Why This Matters
WITHOUT HOT WATER: Bacteria removal drops by 75%. Studies show proper handwashing with hot water and soap removes 99.9% of bacteria, while cold water only removes 25%. This dramatically increases risk of spreading E. coli, Salmonella, and Norovirus - responsible for 89% of foodborne illness outbreaks.
Code Requirements
Immediate action required: Provide hot water (100-120°F) at ALL handwashing sinks. Install water heater if needed. Temporary solution: heat water for handwashing until repairs complete. Staff must wash hands every 30 minutes, after touching face/hair, handling raw foods, using restroom.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
No divider to prevent contamination between hand sink and mop sink in men's bathroom used by employees Not doing monthly lab reports for Soft Service Ice Cream - Must be tested and sent to the Health Division on a monthly basis
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.
590.003/3-602.11-C
Food Labels (C)
Bulk food contact squeeze bottles etc not labeled with common name
Why This Matters
Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.12-C
Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Cooking line - interior of cabinets heavily soiled with grease
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.
590.004/4-901.11-C
Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
Wet nesting clean food contacts - Ware washing area
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.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Ice buckets on top of ice machine (properly stored to allow for proper air drying between uses)
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils on walls ceiling tiles ceiling vents and attachments in kithcen ware washing dining storage areas Built up soils/dust/grease on hoods in kitchen
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Gaps at bottom of doors to the exterior Missing cracked stained ceiling tiles and ceiling discolored in storage areas Openings in ceiling in storage area Foil on pipes behind the grill
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.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Mops brooms mop bucket stored next to hand sink and clean equipment storage - Ware washing
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.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Removal all unused/unnecessary equipment and articles from premises
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.