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South End Pita

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Friday, May 27, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Address
471 ALBANY ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
53 inspections
25 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.15-PF
✓ Corrected

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Cooked chickpeas in plastic bucket at 130F- spread out in pan over cold water: 100F in 20 minutes. Cooked lamb in small pan at 100F- spread out on sheet tray: 80F in 20 minutes. Pread ut cooked foods in metal pans to cool quickly and properly.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Hand sink at cookline out of paper towels. Provide towels. Hand sinks must always have soap towels and hot water.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C
✓ Corrected

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Faucet at cookline hand sink leaks. Repair as necessary.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Email from Cochrane Ventilation shows cleaning scheduled for 6/2.

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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