Yellow Door Taqueria
FAILThursday, July 2, 2020 at 5:33 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Low temp machine not reading chlorine sanitizer.Repair maintain chlorine sanitizer 50PPM or per manufactures instructions PIC to use 3 bay sink
Why This Matters
INEFFECTIVE SANITIZATION: Below 50ppm chlorine or 200ppm quat, bacteria survive on 'clean' dishes. Above 200ppm chlorine leaves toxic residue causing chemical burns, nausea. 70% of restaurant outbreaks linked to improper sanitization.
Code Requirements
Maintain sanitizer at: Chlorine 50-100ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400ppm, Iodine 12.5-25ppm. Test every 2 hours with test strips. Change solution when cloudy/dirty. Train all staff on mixing procedures.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean walls around dish machine to remove built up soils.
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
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Commercial sanitizer dispenser not operating.Repair PIC to manuelly prepare Quats sanitizer for 3 bay sink/buckets Interior of ice machine observed with rusty attachment.Repair
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.