Smoke Shop BBQ
FAILThursday, January 10, 2019 at 3:19 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.16(A)
Cold Holding
Cooked beef briskets wrapped in plastic in walkin cooler prepared one day prior with a holding temperature between 50F & 54F. Maintain cold holding temperatures below 41F. PIC voluntarily discarded product on site. Ribs on sheet tray tower @ 74F. Maintain cold holding temperatures at below 41F. Product voluntarily discarded.
Why This Matters
THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.
Code Requirements
ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure
M-2-103.11
PIC Performing Duties
8-303.20 Existing Establishments Permit Renewal and Change of Ownership. [590.008(C)](A) Copies of Permit. The permit shall be made out in duplicate. One copy shall be given to the applicant and a paper or electronic copy shall be placed on file with the board of health.(B) Expiration and Renewal of Permit.(1) A permit shall expire no later than one year from the date issued.(2) An annual food establishment permit may be renewed by applying at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the permit on a form provided by the FC-regulatory authority. Establishment must pay for current 2019 Health Permit in person at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue 4th floor health division or provide proof of payment.
Why This Matters
EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.
Code Requirements
PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist
04-3-501.15/4-301.11
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
Improper Cooling Methods: Establishment cooking whole beef briskets and tightly wrapping in plastic and stacking in a plastic container and placing in walkin cooler. Product is not cooling within the proper time perameters of from 135F to below 41F within 6 hours. Brisket in walkin cooler prepared one day prior was between 50F & 54F. Change methods in order to cool product properly. Product was voluntarily discarded by staff on site.
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.
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
Clean floors in back hallway leading to receiving door.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.
Code Requirements
Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.
Corrective Actions
Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas