Waterstone at The Circle
FAILTuesday, March 26, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-304.15-P
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
At time of the inspection I observed an employee handle raw burgers rinse his gloved hands under water and dry and then went to handle ready to eat foods.This was corrected prior to the employee handling any of the foods. The gloves were reviewed his handswere washed and new gloves were puton Review proper glove use procedures with employeees
Why This Matters
FALSE SECURITY: Contaminated gloves spread bacteria MORE than bare hands because workers feel 'protected'. Gloves pick up 5x more bacteria than skin. Not changing between tasks spreads contamination to everything touched.
Code Requirements
Change gloves: After touching raw meat/poultry/fish, Between different food types, After touching face/hair/clothing, Every hour maximum, When switching tasks, After touching any non-food surface. Wash hands BEFORE putting on new gloves.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
The handwashing sink at the warewashing area was blocked by a cart soiled equipment and numerous brooms and a dustpan- Sink shall remain clear for use
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Numerous brooms and dustpans stored blocking the sink at the wrewashing area- Store in disignated area- Corrected on site
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.