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TIA'S WATERFRONT

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Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 2:40 PM

Address
200 ATLANTIC AV
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
29 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

Sliced turkey 59F lobster salad 51F. Ensure all cold foods maintained at 41F or below. PIC took corrective action to cool product to 41F or below.

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
⚠ MAJOR 01-3-203.12

Tags & Records

Shellstock tags not filed correctly. File shellstock tags in an organized manner.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 01.3.203
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Raw burgers at cookline reach in refrigerated unit being stored next to ready to eat tomatoes. Raw salmon being stored above ready to eat chicken skewers at cookline reach in unit. Raw shell Eggs being stored above ready to eat produce in walk in cooler. Store all PHF foods properly to avoid cross contamination. Soda fountain drains missing at bar above ready to eat ice for drinks. Repair.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Broken Door handles at cookline reach in refrigerated units held together with duct tape. Repair handles.

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 25-4-904.11

Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

Plastic cups being stored in outside dumpster area in trash bags. Store all single use articles inside in protected areas.

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 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Soda fountain drains missing at bar. Replace/repair.

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Outside dumpster area with pooling water and broken brick surfaces under and around dumpster. Clean to remove and repair dumpster surface for durability.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
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