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ZESTO'S PIZZA

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Monday, March 18, 2024 at 3:18 PM

Address
460 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
57 inspections
27 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-202.13-P

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Location has a two bay sink used as a prep sink in the basement. The PIC stated that he will use the middle bay with a colander. The sink will need to have an air gap install and use it instead of the three bay sink. 3-18-24 PIC will need more time to find a plumber to get the air gap installed.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

PIc will need to provide up to date Food Safety and Allergen. Both posted are expired in 2016. PLease address this right away. 3-18-24 PIC is taking a Food Safety Class on April 9th.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-307.11-C
✓ Corrected

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

At this time found two containers of cooked sausages cooling on the drain board to the three bay sink. Discontinue and cool in a clean safe location.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

PIC will need to clean the pizze machine in the basement prep area.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-903.11-C1
✓ Corrected

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

As discussed please discontinue to store clean cutting board behind the handles to the three bay sink.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement along the walls and by the stairs from wall falling apart.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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