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SPRING ST. CAFE

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Friday, January 10, 2014 at 4:30 PM

Address
314 SPRING ST
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Category
FT
Violations
7 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
40 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 30-5-203.14
✓ Corrected

Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow

red hose to left of stove PROVIDE a back flow prevention device for hose - unscrew hose - screw on prevention device & attach hose to device -

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 30.5.203
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

at inspection found mouse droppings on top of the hot water tank in kitchen--PROVIDE up to date pest control service for rodents & clean the droppings from on top of hot water tank-

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

at inspection found -soiled wet wiping cloths being stored on top of the ice making machine- CORRECT BY: don not store any items on top of icemachine - to protect ice from possibile drip spill leak contamination

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.

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

at inspection found - prep staff not wearing a hair restraint-- CORRECT BY : require proper hair restraints for prep staff

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 13.2.304
• MINOR 16-4-301.12
✓ Corrected

Three Compartment Sink

at inspection found -in 3 bay sink-pannel seperating the wash bay & rinse bay missing -CORRECT BY : repair sink to make 3 seperate bays = wash rinse & sanitize-

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.

FDA Code: Section 16.4.301
• MINOR 21-3-304.14
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

at inspection found- wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer between use & found wiping cloths soiled-CORRECT BY : store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use-set up seperate bucket of sanitizer for cloths use with RAW foods & seperate bucket for cloths used with READY TO EAT foods -& provide clean cloths-

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
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

clean the floor under the stove / grill line of food spills-

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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