The Corner Tavern
FAILThursday, March 23, 2023 at 6:47 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.114-P
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Chlorine sanitizer in the low temperature machine in the kitchen with a reading of 0ppm Discontinue using- Call made for repairs Second dishwasher at the location with chlorine at 50ppm- Use this machine until repairs are made to the kitchen unit
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)
Areas of floor under and behind equipment at the bar with heavy encrusted soils trash and debris- Clean and maintain
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.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Multiple areas of floor in kitchen with missing/heavily worn grout Floors in room where ice machine is heavily damaged with broken tiles- Repair
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.