Did Tasty Burger pass their Boston health inspection?

Tasty Burger passed their inspection on January 26, 2024.

Where is Tasty Burger located?

Tasty Burger is located at 86 VAN NESS ST, Boston, MA.

Tasty Burger

Q: What critical health violations were found at Tasty Burger?

Critical violation: Cooling (P). TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.

PASS

Friday, January 26, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Address

86 VAN NESS ST

Boston, MA 02215

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.14-P

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Cooling (P)

Cooked onions stored in walk-in refrigerator in plastic containers with tight lids labeled cooked at 10am at 75-100F more than 4 hours after cooking. Discarded by PIC. Ensure cooked onions are cooled completely according to Food Code prior to storing.

Why This Matters

TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.

Code Requirements

Cool rapidly using: Shallow pans (2 inches max), Ice baths with stirring, Blast chiller, Cut large items into portions, Add ice as ingredient. NEVER cool at room temp. NEVER stack hot containers. Monitor with thermometer. Document cooling times.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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