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Monday, December 12, 2011 at 5:13 PM

Address
109 STATE ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Multiple different types of calzones held at room temperature(109F).Discontinue practice.As explained the intent was for pizza(Dough tomato sauce and processed toppings) are allowed to be held for 1hr only as long as I can follow the tracking sytem set up and that product is discarded after an hr if not used.Calzones and different type of "pizza-like" products must be held at temperature requirements.Also 8-10 different pizzas out without any tracking mechanism to indicate cook time etc.Provide as required.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 05-4-302.12

Food Thermometers Provided

No food thermometer available to monitor temperatures of foods.Provide.

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 05.4.302
• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Staff helping out with the rethermalization of pizza in the oven without any hair restraint.Provide for all food handlers regardless of title or position in co(This is just not putting hair in a pony tail.This is wearing a hair net or hat etc.).

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 13.2.304
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Salad refridgeration without any thermometer.Provide.

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
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