TOUCHIE'S SHAMROCK PUB
PASSThursday, August 26, 2021 at 2:04 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw burger patties on cook line stored next to lettuce and tomatoes for sandwiches. Raw meat needs to be stored separate from ready to eat foods such as lettuce. Corrected on site.
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Floor under cook line heavily soiled with grease and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled under meat shelf. Clean to avoid contamination. Store meats in containers to catch leakage from packaging.
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.