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Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 5:14 PM

Address
15 WASHINGTON ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Category
RF
Violations
7 total
Facility History
82 inspections
30 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

At the sandwich prep station resurface or replace scoured and stained cutting boards.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Provide thermometers for walk in cooler in the basmeent.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

In the bakery kitchen keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when no in use

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

In the bakery production kitchen clean bottom shelf to the 2 door freezer and clean floor aound the 2 door freezer. Clean out the eye wash station. Clean eye wash equipment and clean drum below the station. Clean all cooking equipment in the prepared foods kitchen.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 36-6-201.11

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

In the basement keep all supplies 6 inche4s off the floor. Clean floor of basement walk in freezer. Clean floor around under and behind the floor mixer in the bakery kitchen.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

clean or replace stained and soiled ceikling tiles on ceiling of the bakery kitchen. In the prepared foods kitchen clean hood above cooking equioment. Remove grease buildup. Clean walls throughout the prepared foods kitchen.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

reseal floor in the prepared foods kitchen. Replace damaged floor and wall tiles in the kitchen also.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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