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PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Address
121 HIGH ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
24 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

The meatballs on the steam table ranged in temperature from 114F - 142F after stirring there were still meatballs less than 140F. Provide proper hot temperature of 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
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-101.11
✓ Corrected

Person in charge Assigned

There is no person in charge when the manager is not at the store. Provide a PIC to supervise food safety provide access to all areas of the facility and work with the inspector. The certified food manager needs to train staff about food safety temperatures sanitizer setup and employee illness policy.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

There are fruit flies in the back area near the sink. Provide treatment and clean area.

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 16-4-501.11/.15

Dishwashng Facilities

The tube from the automatic detergent mixer does not reach the wash sink. Provide a long enough hose to properly fill the sink.

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 16.4.501
• MINOR 17-4-302.14
✓ Corrected

Test Kit Provided

There are no test strips to test sanitizer levels. Provide.

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11
✓ Corrected

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

There are no paper towels in the back handsink. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
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