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The Charles River Bistro

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Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 3:15 PM

Address
0 DAVID G MUGAR WY
West End, MA 02114
Category
FT
Violations
9 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
15 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat product.Maintain proper storage to avoid cross contamination

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
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Evidence of rodent droppings under the front counter under the coffee station.Clean to remove and provide an up to date IPM report.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Reach in deli unit with internal leak.Repair.PIC states the issue has been addressed. Interior of microwave ove soiled.Maintain clean. Tablecloth at front outside condiment area soiled.Maintain clean during working hours.

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 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Reach in upright freezer interior soiled.Maintain clean

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 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Provide all refrigeration units with internal thermometers.

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 17.4.204
• MINOR 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

No Quats tests strips on site.Provide.At the time of inspection the inspector used his own test strips 200PPM OK

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 25-4-904.11

Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

Plastic wares dispensers are soiled.Maintain clean.

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 25.4.904
• MINOR 26-4-502.13

Re-use of Single Service Articles

Cardboard being used to store in use grill utensils.Discontinue and maintain in use utensils clean and dry and stored properly.

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 26.4.502
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Interior of Two outdoor storage units cluttered.Maintain clean and organized.Remove any unecessary equipment.

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 42.6.501
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