Al's South St. Express
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
February 12, 2024
Address
179 ESSEX ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
36 inspections
10 failures
1 closures
License
License #28744
Last inspected: February 12, 2024
Inspection History (36 most recent)
PASS
February 12, 2024
at 4:34 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked mushroom in sandwich unit at 65F. Ensure mushrooms are properly cooled prior to putting them on sandwich unit. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and...
FAIL
February 5, 2024
at 4:43 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked mushroom in sandwich unit at 65F. Ensure mushrooms are properly cooled prior to putting them on sandwich unit. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and...
PASS
October 26, 2023
at 2:25 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 10, 2023
at 2:34 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 29, 2022
at 3:59 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 2, 2022
at 2:38 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked mushrooms in grill cooler at 75F cooked over one hour prior. Spread out in shallow pan and place in reach-in cooler. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food H...
FAIL
May 26, 2022
at 6:35 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked mushrooms in grill cooler at 75F cooked over one hour prior. Spread out in shallow pan and place in reach-in cooler. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food H...
PASS
January 3, 2022
at 3:38 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Pre-made chicken salad in the front deli service unit at 56F. Chicken salad had been made first thing in the morning (as stated by management). Discontnue and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooled prior t...
FAIL
December 20, 2021
at 3:47 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Pre-made chicken salad in the front deli service unit at 56F. Chicken salad had been made first thing in the morning (as stated by management). Discontnue and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooled prior t...
PASS
May 5, 2021
at 3:54 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 14, 2020
at 5:50 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Freshly made chicken salad inside of the front service deli cooler with an elevated temperature of 55F. Chicken salad had just been prepared prior to opening. Discontinue and enusre proper cooling me...
FAIL
August 7, 2020
at 4:11 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Freshly made chicken salad inside of the front service deli cooler with an elevated temperature of 55F. Chicken salad had just been prepared prior to opening. Discontinue and enusre proper cooling me...
PASS
March 17, 2020
at 5:26 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled w...
🚫 CLOSURE
March 9, 2020
at 5:39 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled w...
PASS
August 9, 2019
at 2:59 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 18, 2019
at 12:50 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 1, 2018
at 2:21 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 11, 2017
at 3:40 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 15, 2016
at 4:03 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 1, 2016
at 6:50 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 12, 2015
at 3:16 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood vents with grease build up clean to remove. (hood sticker expires last day of May ensure cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company
FAIL
June 8, 2015
at 2:17 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: egg plant sitting on top of hot hold unit @ 110f . ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1. Tuna & chicken salad @ 46f-50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. 2. Ham & ro...
FAIL
May 29, 2015
at 4:09 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: egg plant sitting on top of hot hold unit @ 110f . ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1. Tuna & chicken salad @ 46f-50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. 2. Ham & ro...
PASS
January 31, 2014
at 6:09 PM
2 violations
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Hand sink blocked by equipment allow proper access to properly wash hands | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: grease build up on hood vents clean to remove
FAIL
January 24, 2014
at 6:33 PM
2 violations
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Hand sink blocked by equipment allow proper access to properly wash hands | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: grease build up on hood vents clean to remove
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
June 26, 2013
at 3:05 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 19, 2012
at 5:16 PM
1 violation
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: A tray had been placed on one of the three hand sinks during the inspection. The tray was removed during the inspection. Frequent hand washing was observed.
PASS
February 14, 2012
at 4:31 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 7, 2011
at 5:19 PM
7 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper thawing method for steak. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace any worn oven mitts. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Provide covered waste recept...
FAIL
October 31, 2011
at 4:12 PM
7 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper thawing method for steak. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace any worn oven mitts. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Provide covered waste recept...
PASS
February 10, 2011
at 3:57 PM
6 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper thawing | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Provide signs for 3 bay sink (wash rinse sanitize) | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit for sanitizer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping...
FAIL
February 3, 2011
at 3:17 PM
6 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper thawing | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Provide signs for 3 bay sink (wash rinse sanitize) | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit for sanitizer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping...
PASS
November 18, 2008
at 4:43 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 12, 2008
at 3:33 PM
0 violations