Did Sweet Rice pass their Boston health inspection?

Sweet Rice passed their inspection on August 6, 2018.

Where is Sweet Rice located?

Sweet Rice is located at 187 MAIN ST, Boston, MA.

Sweet Rice

Q: What critical health violations were found at Sweet Rice?

Critical violation: PIC Performing Duties. EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

PASS

Monday, August 6, 2018 at 8:56 PM

Address

187 MAIN ST

Charlestown, MA 02129

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

At the onset of the inspection there was no person in charge assigned. Provide a PIC assigned during all oeprational hours. The certified food manager arrived and was able to take some corrective action but the manager's job is to train the staff to be sure they are monitoring the safety of the food. The certified food manger needs to retrain staff and closely monitor food safety. The HACCP plan does not have a signature from the board of health. Review the HACCP plan and submit a copy to Health Department. July 31 2018 There is no approved HACCP plan for this location. Provide an approved HACCP Plan July 31 2018 They have a new meter and buffer solution but the meter calls for a calibration of 6.86 for the buffer solution and they have 7.00 buffer solution so the meter cannot be correctly calibrated. They do also have 4.00 buffer that they did second and correctly calibrated with that buffer. Detail calibration method in the HACCP plan for approval.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11

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