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The Corner Restaurant

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 5:52 PM

Address
156 BUNKER HILL ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
26 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.18-P

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)

Foods not dated with made or expiration dates supply for all foods made and cooled and stored in coolers

Why This Matters

LISTERIA GROWTH: Unlike other bacteria, Listeria grows in refrigeration. After 7 days can reach dangerous levels. Causes severe illness in pregnant women (20% miscarriage rate), elderly (20% mortality). 1,600 illnesses, 260 deaths annually.

Code Requirements

Date mark ALL ready-to-eat TCS foods: Day prepared = Day 1, Use within 7 days, Mark with prep OR discard date, Include on labels: date, product name, initials. DISCARD unmarked foods. Train all staff on system.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

No clean up kit on site provide

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

2 Hand sinks blocked by equipment no soap or paper towels ensure hand sinks are accessible at all times and supplied with soap and towels

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.12-C

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Hood Vents with grease and carbon build up clean to remove Hood sticker expired in April 2023 ensure hood cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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