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SPIKE'S JUNKYARD DOGS

FAIL

Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 4:11 PM

Address
108 BRIGHTON AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
35 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Saurkrat registering 97F at hot holding unit. PIC reheated it to 165F. Maintain at 140F or above.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Can opener with rust/dried up debris. Clean and sanitize to remove.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Wiping cloths solution registered 10ppm chlorine. Maintainbetween 50-100ppm.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department