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South End Formaggio

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Monday, June 27, 2022 at 5:59 PM

Address
268 SHAWMUT AV
South End, MA 02118
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
30 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF

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

Prepped items in walk-in out of date: cooked quinoa 6/17 kimchi 5/2. Do not hold prepped items longer than 7 days.

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 590.003/3-602.11-PF

Food Labels (Pf)

SPices and prepared foods for retail sale without complete labels. Ingredients allergens and handling insrtuctions must be present.

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 food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-303.12-C

Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Hard cooked eggs stored in water. Discard water and discontinue storing eggs in water to avoid increased bacterial activity.

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 590.004/4-101.19-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Plastic film used as barrier on shelf. Foil used to cover bottom of shelves under tables in basement. Discontinue using plastic and foil for covering surfeaces. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.

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 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Debris in bottom of reach-in cooler at cheese station. Debris under cookline equipment. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests

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 590.008/8-201.13-C

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

raw sauasages and cook duck legs in reduced oxygen packaging; packaged in-house. Provide HACCP plan before using reduced oxygen packaging.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
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