Tea by the Sea
FAILThursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.114-P
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
PIC states that small plastic containers are filled with water and soap and chlorine to perform warewashing.Discontinue set up three bay sink properly and perform proper warewashing -Wash/Rinse/Sanitize.
Why This Matters
INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.
Code Requirements
Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Interior of refrigerating unit for milk containers soiled. Clean properly.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
Observed some equipment used to prepare drinks placed on the floor on the top of other items not in use. Remove and store properly clean area properly.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.