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Tavern In The Square Restaurant (So. Station)

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Monday, May 2, 2022 at 6:11 PM

Address
640 ATLANTIC AV
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
23 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.14-PF
✓ Corrected

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

No test strips for testing chlorine sanitizer in low temperature dish machine. Provide strips.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C
✓ Corrected

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Food handler observed without hair restraint. Corrected on site. Food handlers need to have hair covered or restrained at all times when handling food.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C
✓ Corrected

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Pipe under dump sink at bar leaking. Repair as necessary to avoid standing water and slip hazard.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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