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Friday, March 2, 2018 at 6:47 PM

Address
309 HUNTINGTON AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
42 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11
✓ Corrected

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

Observed employee in back prep handling pita breads with bare hands- gloves must be worn while handling Ready To Eat Foods. Reviewed with PIC and corrected at time of inspection

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

⚠️ CRITICAL 20-4-703.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Observed employee washing and rinsing the equipment at 3 bay sink and placing on rack to dry without sanitizing step. Reviewed with PIC. Equipment washed/rinsed/sanitized

Why This Matters

INVISIBLE KILLERS: Bacteria survive on 'clean-looking' surfaces for days. Inadequate sanitization caused Salmonella outbreak affecting 1,500 people via ice cream. Cutting boards can harbor 200 times more fecal bacteria than toilet seats. E. coli survives 1-4 hours on surfaces. Norovirus survives 2 weeks. One contaminated slicer infected 300 people with Listeria.

Code Requirements

SANITIZATION MANDATORY: Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds by immersion; Contact time: minimum 7-30 seconds depending on sanitizer; Test concentration EVERY 2 hours; Change solution when visibly soiled; ALL food contact surfaces must be sanitized: After each use with different foods; When switching raw to ready-to-eat; Every 4 hours in continuous use.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Set up proper sanitizer at ALL stations; Test and adjust concentration NOW; Re-sanitize ALL food contact surfaces; Obtain test strips immediately; Post sanitizer concentration chart; Train staff on test strip use; Create sanitization log; Change solutions every 2 hours minimum

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-703.11
• MINOR 16-4-501.11/.15
✓ Corrected

Dishwashng Facilities

Drain plugs for 3 bay sink not properly working- Replace

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 16.4.501
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