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WARREN TAVERN

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:09 PM

Address
2 PLEASANT ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
63 inspections
24 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

The rice on the steam table is 110F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

There are pipes in the basement that look like waste lines that run above the slicer. Verify that the lines are not waste lines or have them properly protected to prevent any possible contamination.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

The floors in the second walk-in cooler are concrete but covered with plywood and cardboard boxes. Repair to provide a surface that is smooth cleanable and durable.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 42-5-203.13

Mop Sink not Provided

They don't have a mopsink and they are dumping the mopwater outside. Provide a mopsink to dump the water and store mops and brooms. (They'll dump the water in the toilet in the meantime)

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 42.5.203
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