State Street Channel Center Cafe
🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENTWednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed yogurt stored in open air unit @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed products and submitted work order for repairs while on site
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC Rosemery stated via telephone the voluntary closure to the food service due to a solar panel outage of all refrigerated units / walk ins on September 19th; PIC stated all foods were disposed; never reported to ISD Health Divison at the time; Instructed PIC to submit documentation to how foods were discarded / disposed; Provide all work oreders for repairs. PIC stated parts ordered and estimated time of repairs within 30 days **Please contact ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV prior to opening to schedule follow up inspection*** Spoke with ISD Health supervisor - authorized Voluntary Closure until November 1st
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.