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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 3:54 PM

Address
234 HANOVER ST
North End, MA 02113
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
56 inspections
26 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Assignment (Pf)

PIC on site with no current food safety certificate - address as discussed

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(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(A) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Label all bulk foof storage bins as well as all clear plastic spray bottles to properly identify the contents

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-204.112-C
✓ Corrected

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

No thermometer in the front open air refrigeration unit - provide as discussed

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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean all counter tops from visible food spills where customers are provided milk cream and sugars for their coffee on a self service basis

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-903.11-C
✓ Corrected

(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Invert all self service plasticware available for customers so thastn the handles are facing outward so customers are only touching the handles in stead of the sections that are inserted into the coffee

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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