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Villa Mexico Cafe

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Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM

Address
41 BROAD ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
35 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-203.14-P

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)

Food Prep sinks/upper and lower/provide proper air gap to the drain of both food prep sinks/label food prep/ drain at upper food prep sink can not be placed inside the floor drain. Provide work from licensed plumber/pull proper permits

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Jarred salsa/discontinue the preparation and sale of jarred salsa without a proper HACCP Plan and varaince for this specialized process/All items are removed from PIC (Not being done at this time and Haccp plan will be worked on)

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

provide up to date certified food manager

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
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