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Vintage Lounge

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Monday, July 15, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Address
72 BROAD ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
56 inspections
24 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 20-4-703.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

There is a low sanitizer reading at the main dishwasher. Provide proper sanitizer levels. 7/8/13 There is still no sanitizer reading at the dishwasher there is some confusion about a rinse cycle after the sanitizer cycle. Make sure the dishwasher is working properly and the machine can be tested for compliance.

Why This Matters

INVISIBLE KILLERS: Bacteria survive on 'clean-looking' surfaces for days. Inadequate sanitization caused Salmonella outbreak affecting 1,500 people via ice cream. Cutting boards can harbor 200 times more fecal bacteria than toilet seats. E. coli survives 1-4 hours on surfaces. Norovirus survives 2 weeks. One contaminated slicer infected 300 people with Listeria.

Code Requirements

SANITIZATION MANDATORY: Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds by immersion; Contact time: minimum 7-30 seconds depending on sanitizer; Test concentration EVERY 2 hours; Change solution when visibly soiled; ALL food contact surfaces must be sanitized: After each use with different foods; When switching raw to ready-to-eat; Every 4 hours in continuous use.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Set up proper sanitizer at ALL stations; Test and adjust concentration NOW; Re-sanitize ALL food contact surfaces; Obtain test strips immediately; Post sanitizer concentration chart; Train staff on test strip use; Create sanitization log; Change solutions every 2 hours minimum

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-703.11
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

The trash containers are unocovered and there are a few flies around the barrels. Keep the containers covered and have the barrels cleaned. There are empty beer bottles downstairs and there are fruit flies around those also. Provide more frequent pickups or an area to store the bottles to minimize fruit flies.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department