Zaz Restaurant
PASSWednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Observed food not being covered properly. Provide proper lids/covering on all foods.
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
No thermometers in 2 refrigeration units. Provide thermometers.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Observed debris and soil on top of the small true refrigeration unit in the kitchen. Clean and sanitize the top of the small refrigeration unit. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Hood expires at the end of Nov. Contact licensed hood company to schedule an inspection. Heavy frost build up inside the small Hisense freezer in the basement. Remove all items inside defrost and clean.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed heavy grease build up on the ceiling vents in the kitchen. Clean vents to remove heavy grease build up. Observed heavy grease build up on the walls and ceiling around the stove area. Degrease the walls and ceilings. Observed heavy grease build up on the floor around the stove. Clean to remove grease. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Recommended painting the ceiling tiles or replace.
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)
Observed the sanitizer hose not long enough to reach the 3rd bay and the sanitizer unit is not hooked up. Repair the sanitizer hose at the 3 bay sink and repair the sanitizer unit. PIC had another sanitizer onsite. 100ppm.
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.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed bins and unnessary items being stored outside. Clean and remove any unnessary items being stored outside.
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.