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VENICE PIZZA

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 3:13 PM

Address
39 SAVIN HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
33 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Pizza roller machine. Ensure cleaning with adequate frequency.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Cloth towels used to cover vegetables and other foods. Discontinue or use food grade material.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Wiping cloths stored on counters after use. Store in proper sanitizing buckets after each use. Corrected on site by PIC

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 21.3.304
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department