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Sweet Cheeks

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Friday, May 29, 2015 at 3:08 PM

Address
144 BROOKLINE AV
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
29 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-202.12
✓ Corrected

Approved Food or Color Additives

They are using pink salts in their sausage. Discontinue use of additives.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.202
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14
✓ Corrected

Cooling

There are meats out at room temperature that are cooling on sheet pans 100F initially and no change after fifteen minutes. Properly cool items to verify that they are cooling from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additioanal four hours.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 20-4-703.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

The dishwasher gauge is reading 156F for the wash but the rinse is only at 135F. Provide proper rinse temperature to verify that equipment is being cleaned and sanitized.

Why This Matters

INVISIBLE KILLERS: Bacteria survive on 'clean-looking' surfaces for days. Inadequate sanitization caused Salmonella outbreak affecting 1,500 people via ice cream. Cutting boards can harbor 200 times more fecal bacteria than toilet seats. E. coli survives 1-4 hours on surfaces. Norovirus survives 2 weeks. One contaminated slicer infected 300 people with Listeria.

Code Requirements

SANITIZATION MANDATORY: Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds by immersion; Contact time: minimum 7-30 seconds depending on sanitizer; Test concentration EVERY 2 hours; Change solution when visibly soiled; ALL food contact surfaces must be sanitized: After each use with different foods; When switching raw to ready-to-eat; Every 4 hours in continuous use.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Set up proper sanitizer at ALL stations; Test and adjust concentration NOW; Re-sanitize ALL food contact surfaces; Obtain test strips immediately; Post sanitizer concentration chart; Train staff on test strip use; Create sanitization log; Change solutions every 2 hours minimum

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-703.11
• MINOR 16-4-501.11/.15
✓ Corrected

Dishwashng Facilities

The three compartment sink is leaking. Repair.

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
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