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TASCA RESTAURANT

FAIL

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 8:24 PM

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

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Provide proper storage of all opened bulk food containers int he basmeent. Keep bulk foods in a covered and if needed labeled container.

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
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Remove ice buildup from the interor of all 3 coffin style freezers in the basement. In the basmeent prep kitchen reseal rusted bottom shelf to the prep table.

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 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Provide thermometer for 2 door under counter refrigerator.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

Provide test kit for monitoring sanitizer strength 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 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean exterior of ALL bulk food containers int he basement. Clean fan motor cover to fan units inside basement walk in coolers. Clean multple burner stove tops on the hot line. Clean interior of the floor model Imperial overn. Clean top of the dish machine and clean top of the pizza oven. Clean interior and exterior of the line microwave

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 34-5-501.111/.115

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Clean alleyway area where trash totes are kept.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 36-6-201.11

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Clean floor area of the grease trap corner in the basmeent. Remove heavy grease buildup on the floor. Clean stairs leading to thre basement. Properly reseal floor in kitchen.Regrout floor tiles on floor of kitchen to ensure floor surface does not hold standing water.

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

Repair hole in wall next to the silver freezer in the basement. Repair wall below the dish rack at the dish rom. Wall is falling apart and needs immediate attention.Wall surface should be smooth durable non porus and easy to clean.

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

Remove all unecessary items from storage in the basement. Remove excessive shoes and footwear from storage in the basement. Keep changing area clean and organized.

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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