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Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 2:40 PM

Address
1 CITYWIDE ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
MFW
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
18 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

1 door reach in/pre cooked chicken from base of operations 50 degrees/provide cold holding temperature of 41 degrees or below/owner discarded and denatured in quat sanitizer raw meat 48 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below raw shrimp in 2 door undercounter 47 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

1 door reach in/raw meat stored above pre-cooked chicken/properly store cooked and raw foods

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

1 door reach in/2 door undercounter operating at 50 degrees/repair units to operate at 41 degrees or below

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 10-4.302.11

Food Utensil Storage

provide scoop with handle for bulk food bins

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 10.4.302
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

replace/repair/damaged rice cooker handle

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 16-4-501.11/.15

Dishwashng Facilities

3 bay sink/provide3 drain plugs

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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