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Sunny Cafe

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 4:22 PM

Address
1000 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
34 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-201.11

Approved Source

Cucumbers are coming from Market Basket per invoices collected / Discontinue and purchase from wholesale companies

Why This Matters

SEVERE PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT: Unapproved sources bypass all safety controls. Home-prepared foods have caused botulism deaths. Uninspected meat may contain parasites, E. coli O157:H7, or BSE prions. Black market foods linked to tuberculosis, brucellosis outbreaks. Illegal dairy products cause Listeria infections killing 20% of victims. One contaminated batch can sicken hundreds across multiple locations.

Code Requirements

ALL food MUST be from: Licensed, permitted, inspected suppliers; USDA inspected meat and poultry; Grade A dairy products; Approved shellfish dealers on Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List; No home-prepared foods EVER; No wild mushrooms unless certified; Documentation required for all suppliers; Invoices must be kept 90 days.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Discard ALL food from unapproved sources; Obtain approved supplier list from health department; Verify all current suppliers are licensed; Create approved supplier program; Train receiving staff on checking sources; Post list of approved suppliers

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3-201.11
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

Fried rice 114F Lo-mein 109F / Both in a table top steam unit. PIC re-heated both items after being in the unit for under an hour. Unit was also turned up / Discussed proper re-heating and hot holding procedures / Provide 140F or above at all times.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department