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TASCA RESTAURANT

FAIL

Friday, October 3, 2014 at 11:41 PM

Address
1612 COMMONWEALTH AV
Brighton, MA 02135
Category
FS
Violations
9 total
Facility History
20 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

remove ice buildup from all freezer that have excessive ice buildup inside. Repair inside of coffin style freezer doors. Ensure that no paices of door are loose and hanging over food supplies. Remove heavily stained and dirty woodne pallet near grease trap in basement. Remove tin foil from bottom shelf of table on hot line. At the bar provide drain lines for all soda dispensers.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

provide test kit for measuring the sanitizer strrength used at the low temp dish machine.

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

clean exterior of all bulk foood containers upstairs and downstairs. Clean shelving inside the walk in cooler. Clean exterior of grease trap in the basemnt. Also clean all connected pipes. Clean top and sides of pizza oven in the kitchen. Clean exterior of the dish machine. Include the pipes and unercarrige of machine At the wait station clean sides of coffee machine..

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 24-4-903.11

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

keep all cooking equipment 6 inches off floor. Observed pans and sheetpans directly on floor. Do not store knives and other utensils in any kind of liquid.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 24.4.903
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

repair/replace broken faucet at hand sink near the dish machine.Sink should have hot and cold running water under the correct water pressure at all times.

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 36-6-201.11

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

clean floor throughout the basement area. Focus on area near grease trap. Romove heavy buildup around the grease trap.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

in the basement prep kitchen clean exterior of all pipes hanging over prep areas Clean walls throughout the kitchen. Observed many spills stains and other food encrustments on the walls theoughout the kitchen. Repair broken electrical outlet cover on wall nea basement stairs.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Throughout the basement remove all unecessary items stored in basement. Keep all remaining supplies in an organized manner.

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 42.6.501
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