Swiss Bakers
PASSWednesday, August 17, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Products in lift top refrigeration unit at the front service counter at 57F-58F for an undetermined amount of time.. Products were documented voluntarily discarded and denatured by the PIC
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC must properly monitor equipment and product temperatures
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
The lift top refrigeration unit used to hold sandwich ingrediants at the front service line with an internal temperature of 60F. Per the owner the unit was turned down this morning to defrost and is now set at 40F. The internal thermometer was reading 60F. All products were removed from the unit and voluntarily discarded. Monitor the unit to see if the temperature lowers to 41F or below. Repair unit as needed. Unit shall not be used until 41F or below is reached.
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.