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Tuscan Kitchen

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 2:20 PM

Address
28 NORTHERN AV
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 4 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
23 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11
✓ Corrected

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Observed food worker handle raw poultry with gloved hand and then adjust knob on stove and touch other surfaces. Remove gloves and wash hands after handling raw potentially hazardous foods.

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-301.12-.15
✓ Corrected

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How

Food service workers observed not to be washing hands with the proper frequency between changing gloves and tasks. Provide adequate frequent handwashing between changing gloves and tasks and upon returning to work.

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 12.2.301
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

The CFPM is not monitoring employee handwashing handsinks fully stocked choke save certification cross contamination. Provide active managerial control as it is defined in the 1999 food code.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-201.11/.14 .15
✓ Corrected

Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policy

Establishment has no written employee illness policy. Provide. Handout provided.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

⚠ MAJOR 07-3-306.14
✓ Corrected

Reservice of PHF or Unwrapped Foods

Establisment re-using hollowed out cheese wheel for preparation of table side menu item per CFPM. Discontinue.

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 07.3.306
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

No sneeze guard at pizza station with open preparation of foods in close proximinty to seating for the public. Provide smooth durable non porous easily cleanable barrier for adequate food protection. PIC Provided contract letter for sneeze guard to be installed. Steps taken to cover foods until guards installed. PIC to email photos when installation of sneeze guards is completed.

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 32-6-301.11-02.11
✓ Corrected

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Both cookline handsinks without paper towels. Two bar handsinks without soap in soap dispsensers. No signage at bar handsinks. Provide. Maintain handsinks fully stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. Dessert bar handsink not labeled. Provide proper signage at all handsinks noted.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 590.009(E)
✓ Corrected

Anti-Choking

Choke save certificate on site is expired. Provide current.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.009(E). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.009(E)
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department