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Food Establishment Inspection Report 120 Main Street, North Andover MA 01845
Tel. (978) 688-9540 Fax (978) 688-9542
Email: twolfenden@northandoverma.gov
Name: Pablos Mexican Street Eats and Margaritas Inspection Date:02/11/2025 Number of P and PF Violations
Address: 129 Main Street Time In/out: 02:05 pm /03:11 pm (Items 1 though 29):
Phone: 978-547-2045 Permit No.: 79259 Number of Repeat P and PF w
Email: Risk Category: 3 HACCP: No Violations(Items 1 though 29): II
Owner: Luiz Vargas Type of Operation: Food Service
Person-in-charge: Elsa Fregoso Type of Inspection: Routine Previous Inspection Date:
Inspector: T.Adell Date of Re-Inspection: 02/21/2025 or After
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
In =in complaince Out =out compliance n/o =not observed n/a =not applicable Cos =corrected on-site r =repeat violation
Compliance Status IN OUT N/A N/O COS R Compliance Status IN OUT N/A N/O COS R
Supervision Protection from Contamination
1 Person-In-Charge present, Out cos 15 Food separated and protected Outi cos
demonstrates knowledge, and 16 Food contact surface; cleaned Out cos r
performs duties and sanitized
2 Certified Food Protection Manager In 17 Proper disposition of returned, In
Employee Health previously served, reconditioned
3 Management, food employee and Out and unsafe food
conditional employee; Knowledge, Time/Temperature Control for Safety
responsibilities, and reporting 18 Proper cooking time &temperature n/o
4 Proper use of restriction and exclusion In 19 Proper reheating procedures for hot n/o
5 Procedures for responding to vomiting In holding
and diarrheal events 20 Proper cooling time and temperature n/o
Good Hygienic Practices 21 Proper hot holding temperature In
6 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or In 22 Proper cold holding temperature In
tobacco use 23 Proper date marking and disposition In
7 No discharges from eyes, nose and In 24 Time as a Public Health Control n/a
mouth Consumer Advisory
Preventing Contamination by Hands 25 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ n/a
8 Hands clean and properly washed In under cooked food
9 No bare hand contact with RTE food Tout
Requirements for Highly Susceptble Populations
10 Adequate handwashing sinks properly 26 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited n/a
supplied and accessible foods not offered
17
Approved Source Food/Color Additives and Toxic Substances
11 Food obtained from source In 27 Food additives; approved and n/a
12 Food received at proper temperature n/o properly used
13 Food received in good condition, safe, In 28 Toxic substances properly identified, In
and unadulterated stored and used
14 Required records available, shellstock n/a Conformance with Approved Procedures
tags, parasite destruction 29 Compliance with variance/ n/a
OFFICIAL ORDER FOR CORRECTION: Based on an inspection specialized process/HACCP plan
today,the items marked"OUT'indicated violations to 105 CMR 590.000 and applicable sections of 2013 FDA Food Code.This report,when signed
below by a Board of Health member or its agent constitutes an order of the Board of Health. Failure to correct violations cited in this report may result in
suspension or revocation of the food establishment permit and cessation of food establishment operations. If you are subject to a notice of suspension,
or non-renewal pursuant to 105 CMR 590.000 you may request a hearing before the board of health in accordance with 105 CMR 590.015(B).
Inspector: — Person In Charge:
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Establishment: Pablos Mexican Street Eats and Margaritas Date: 02/11/2025 Page 2 of 4
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES AND MASSACHUSETTS-ONLY SECTIONS
In =in complaince Out =out compliance n/o =not observed n/a =not applicable Cos =corrected on-site r =repeat violation
Compliance Status IN OUT N/A N/O COS R Compliance Status IN OUT N/A N/O COS R
Safe food and Water 48 Warewashing facilities: installed,
30 Pasteurized eggs used where n/a maintained, and used; test strips
required 49 Non-food contact surfaces clean
31 Water and ice from approved source Physical Facilities
32 Variance obtained for specialized n/a 50 Hot and cold water available;
processing methods adequate pressure
Food temperature control 51 Plumbing installed; proper
33 Proper cooling methods used; In backflow devices
adequate equipment for 52 Sewage and waste water properly
temperature control disposed
34 Plant food properly cooked for hot n/o 53 Toilet features; properly,
holding constructed supplied,and cleaned
35 Approved thawing methods used n/o 54 Garbage and refuse properly
36 Thermometer provided and accurate disposed; facilities maintained
Food Identification 55 Physical facilities installed,
37 Food properly labeled: original maintained, and clean
container 56 Adequate ventilation and lighting;
Prevention of Food Contamination designated areas used
38 Insects, rodents, and animals not Massachusetts Requirements
present M1 Anti-choking procedures in food Out
39 Contamination prevented during service establishment
food prepa ration,storage and M2 Food allergen awareness Out r
display M3 Caterer
40 Personal cleanliness M4 Mobile Food Operation
41 Wiping cloths: properly used and M5 Temporary Food Establishment
stored M6 Public Market; Farmers Market
42 Washing fruits and vegetables M7 Residential Kitchen; Bed-and-
Proper Use of Utensils Breakfast Operation
43 In-use utensils properly stored M8 Residential Kitchen: Cottage Food
44 Utensils, equipment and linens: Operation
properly stored,dried, and handled M9 School Kitchen; USDA Nutrition
45 Single-use/single-service articles: Program
properly stored and used M10 Leased Commercial Kitchen
46 Gloves used properly M11 Innovation Operation
Utensils, Equipment and Vending M12 Frozen Desert
47 Food and non-food contact surfaces Local Requirements
cleanable, properly designed, L1 Local law or regulation
constructed and used L2 COVID-19
L3 Reserved
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DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION
Fail Code
Correct On Site OBSERVATION: Employees unable to verify an assigned person in charge (PIC)
on site upon arrival for the inspection. PIC arrived in the middle of the
inspection. Permit holder to ensure there is an assigned PIC on site at
all times and ensures they are performing their duties specified under PC
2-103.11 .
2-101 .11-Pf REGULATION: Item 01 PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, and perform
duties -- Assignment PIC
OBSERVATION: Inspector unable to verify if food employees are trained on
their responsibility to report focdbcrne illness symptoms and other
medical diagnoses to the PIC. Reviewed compliance responsibilities with
PIC. Provided PIC with employee illness agreement document during the
inspection.
2-201 .11-Pf REGULATION: Item 03 Management, food employee and conditional employee --
PIC Responsibility, Conditional Employee
OBSERVATION: Observed lockers stored directly in front of hand sink
located in room with ice machine, hand sink observed to be inaccessible.
PIC states lockers are going to be removed later today. PIC to ensure all
hand sinks are maintained accessible at all times and are used for
handwashing only.
5-205.11-Pf REGULATION: Item 10 Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and
accessible -- Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
Correct On Site OBSERVATION: Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored behind ready to eat
(RTE) foods in the drawer refrigerators below the grill. Food employee
relocated raw animal foods during the inspection. PIC to ensure raw
animal foods are properly stored in equipment to prevent cross
contamination.
3-302 .11-P REGULATION: Item 15 Food separated and protected -- Packaged and
Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Repeat COS OBSERVATION: Observed multiple knives stored in the wall mounted rack with
what appeared to be food debris on the blades. PIC removed knives to be
cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. PIC to ensure all knives are
cleaned and sanitized prior to storage.
4-601 .11 (A)-Pf REGULATION: Item 16 Food contact surface; cleaned and sanitized --
Cleanliness of FCS and Non-FCS
OBSERVATION: PIC unable to verify an employee on site that is trained in
choke-saving procedures. PIC to ensure there is at least one choke-safe
certified employee on site at all times during the hours food is being
served.
590.111 REGULATION: Item 57 Anti-choking (509.009 [E] ) -- Anti-choking procedures
in food service establishment
Repeat OBSERVATION: No allergen statement observed on digital menu board or paper
menus. PIC to include statement, "Before placing your order, please
inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy" . PIC to
include compliant allergen statement on all menus. In lieu of placing the
notice directly on the menu board itself, the food establishment may post
the notice adjacent to the menu board or at each point of service where
food is ordered.
590.011.2 REGULATION: Item 58 Allergen Awareness (509.011) -- Statement
Discussion Hood sticker dates 12/18/2024, in compliance.
Pablos Mexican Street Eats and Margaritas Date: 02/11/2025 Page 4 of 4
DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION
Fail Code
Closing Correct Priority Item and Priority Foundation Item violations immediately;
Core Item violations within 10 days. Correct all violations in entirety
and maintain. Train and supervise staff. Failure to correct all
violations and maintain corrections may result in administrative action
and or fines. The text in this report is an unofficial version of the
state regulations. Official version of the state regulations may be found
at www.mass.gov/dph/fpp or by contacting the State House Book Store.
In Compliance Observed low temperature dish machine dispense sanitizer at
50 ppm via PIC' s test strips; labeled bucket of QAC sanitizer measure 300
ppm via PIC's test strips. Observed birria beef in steam table at 158°F;
rice in standing warmer at 150°F; beef consume in warming pot at 150°F;
chicken taquitos at 40OF and cooked beef at 41OF both in drawer
refrigerators; flan in "Atosa" refrigerator at 39°F; pico de gallo in the
top rail of the in line refrigerator at 39°F; cooked chicken tinga in the
prepared foods walk in refrigerator at 39°F; diced tomatoes in the
produce walk in refrigerator at 41°F.