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TACOMANIA RESTAURANT

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Friday, June 1, 2018 at 3:12 PM

Address
244 MERIDIAN ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
34 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Chicken 118F Beans 125F Rice 130F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures of 140F or above at all times. PIC reheated to 165F

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
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

Cut canteloupe 65F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below at all times. Rice in bottom reach in under grill - 48F / PIC states rice has been in unit overnight and has voluntarily disposed of rice due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. Unit is operating at 40F - ok

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-203.11

Number Convenient

Scooped ice cream station does not have a hand sink / Provide a hand sink or move ice cream chest to an area with a hand sink

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 31.5.203
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Sneeze guards on self serve units are too short to provide proper food protection while on display. Ensure sneeze guards are at least 6"

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 08.3.305
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department