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Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 7:30 PM

Address
45 GAINSBOROUGH ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
79 inspections
39 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-8-103.12

Conformance w/ Approved Procedures

The HACCP plan does not have updated fish letters. Provide updated letters and make sure the plan is reviewed every year by the manager and all outdated papers are removed and the annual review page is updated.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

The interior of the ice machine is soiled with moldlike buildup. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 42-5-203.13

Mop Sink not Provided

There is no mopsink at the establishment the mop is dumped in the employee bathroom toilet. Provide a mopsink.

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 42.5.203
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