ZURITO
PASSThursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
At the low temperature dish machine in the kitchen there is no sanitizer bottle; the person in charge went to the storage area and retrieved a bottle of sanitizer but the machine is not pulling sanitizer; sanitizer must always be present for properly sanitizing food contact surfaces. The kitchen staff was using the three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize dishes until the warewashing machine in the kitchen is fixed; a service call was placed during the inspection.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
In the kitchen observed multiple food workers without hair restraints; provide effective hair restraints for all food service workers. The person in charge retrieved hair restraints for the food service workers during the inspection.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.
Code Requirements
All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.