Vertex Pharmaceuticals Cafe
PASSTuesday, April 18, 2023 at 3:09 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-306.11-P
Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
Open container of bacon arugula and ginger exposed to customers. Product moved behind sneeze guard. Corrected on site.
Why This Matters
Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Quats sanitzer dispenser is dispensing sanitizer solution at 62F. Repair to dispense at 75F. Emailed equipment spec sheet to the CFPM.
Why This Matters
INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.
Code Requirements
Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.
590.009(E)
Anti-Choking
No choke save certificate on site. provide or proof of enrollment.
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.