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SUSAN'S DELI OF COURSE

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Monday, December 5, 2011 at 3:34 PM

Address
42 BATTERYMARCH ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
23 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Chicken holding at steam table between 131F-136F(3 different flavors).Product must maintain a minimum of 140F as required.When product drops below 140F it must be reheated to 165F which may or may not affect the quality of the food product.Sauce for chicken holding at 96F in steam table.Properly maintain the required 140F.(Please ensure that product is heated properly as required before transferring to table).

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
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Cutting board at front counter is visibly soiled and scorred.Replace.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Tops of freezers dirty.Clean(Interiors need to be defosted).

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Hotwater at handsinks(x3) registering 140F by thermometer.Please adjust to 110F (Refer to food codes for requirements).

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

DR light fixtures dirty.Clean.Filters at hot lines dirty/greasy.Clean.Filter at front line not put in while cooking equipment is on and interior of hood is visibly caked with grease.Please utlize hood system properly as designed and maintain according to law.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department