Carlos Cucina Italiana

September 17, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings22
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: Food employee not washing hands. Retrain staff.
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Food worker preparing raw chicken placed on cutting board that also is used to prepare ready to eat foods. Instructed worker to wash hands sanitize cutting board. Retrain staff. Raw Eggs above sauce in walkin. Store properly.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Sliced tomatoes 51F. Product removed from service to cool pan was placed in blank opening to prevent temperature loss. Unit holding at 39F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep sink in basement does not have air gap in drain. Install.
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Numerous priority and priority foundation violations. Provide active managerial control. Online menu missing allergen statement. Provide https://carloscucinaitaliana.com/dinner-menu/ Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: Date of last sold not written on shellstock tags. Retrain staff
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)

Inspector note: Food worker handling raw chicken with bare hands. Retrain staff.
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No food thermometer on site. provide.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar does not have a handsink. Install.
code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Towels in handsink. Corrected on site.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Numerous flies in kitchen. Rat droppings in trash area outside. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Food worker using dirty towel to wipe surfaces. Store in sanitizer.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Mop sink to the left of food prep sink. Install barrier between.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting board heavily scored and soiled. Replace.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean inside refrigerators and sides of equipment at cookline of visible soils. Clean floors in basement under and around equipment and shelving of visible soils.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Bar does not have a dump sink install. Espresso machine draining into bucket on floor. Properly plumb into indirect waste drain with air gap.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)

Inspector note: Condensation pipes draining into prep sink. Properly plumb.
code 590.005/5-403.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Trash tote missing lid. Replace.
code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Stained ceiling tiles above kitchen. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Light above food prep sink not shielded. Provide.
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Anti-Choking

Inspector note: No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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