SPEEDY CHEN'S CHINESE RESTAURANT
Latest: PASS
January 10, 2020
Address
289 MAIN ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Inspection History
42 inspections
22 failures
License
License #68483
Last inspected: January 10, 2020
Inspection History (42 most recent)
PASS
January 10, 2020
at 6:16 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no kit or procedure available to cleanup a vommit or diarrhea accident. Provide a kit and train employees on procedures. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surface...
FAIL
January 3, 2020
at 6:40 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no kit or procedure available to cleanup a vommit or diarrhea accident. Provide a kit and train employees on procedures. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surface...
PASS
July 31, 2019
at 6:13 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): None of the items in the refrigerator are date marked. Develop a system for date marking food.
FAIL
June 25, 2019
at 3:17 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees are working withour hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): There are cut vegetables stored in ca...
FAIL
June 20, 2019
at 4:31 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees are working withour hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): There are cut vegetables stored in ca...
PASS
January 18, 2019
at 4:23 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bulk sugar is stored in a regular trash barrel. Store bulk food items in a food-grade bulk container or leave the item in the original packaging in the plastic container. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Th...
FAIL
January 7, 2019
at 6:06 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bulk sugar is stored in a regular trash barrel. Store bulk food items in a food-grade bulk container or leave the item in the original packaging in the plastic container. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Th...
PASS
July 6, 2018
at 4:03 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The fired shrimp cooling at room temperature is 82F and after fifteen minutes of cooling there is no change in temperature. Provide proper cooling emthods to be sure that items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then fr...
FAIL
June 28, 2018
at 6:03 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The fired shrimp cooling at room temperature is 82F and after fifteen minutes of cooling there is no change in temperature. Provide proper cooling emthods to be sure that items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then fr...
PASS
January 17, 2018
at 7:32 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are food products stored on soda containers in the walk-in cooler and the floor area is heavily soiled. Store products properly elevated. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Wooden rice spoons are stored...
FAIL
January 9, 2018
at 5:33 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are food products stored on soda containers in the walk-in cooler and the floor area is heavily soiled. Store products properly elevated. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Wooden rice spoons are stored...
PASS
June 20, 2017
at 3:45 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chopped garlic and oil that appears to have been left out over night at the time of inspection made entry with owner at restaurant opening with temperature of 57F. Maintain hot holding temperatures at 41F or below. ...
FAIL
June 13, 2017
at 3:23 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chopped garlic and oil that appears to have been left out over night at the time of inspection made entry with owner at restaurant opening with temperature of 57F. Maintain hot holding temperatures at 41F or below. ...
PASS
January 23, 2017
at 5:05 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Fried shrimp sitting out at 107F / Manager moved to walk in after stating it had been cooked 30 minutes ago and was waiting to put in walk in / Provide proper cold holding temperatures | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Pro...
FAIL
January 12, 2017
at 1:53 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Fried shrimp sitting out at 107F / Manager moved to walk in after stating it had been cooked 30 minutes ago and was waiting to put in walk in / Provide proper cold holding temperatures | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Pro...
PASS
August 12, 2016
at 12:30 PM
6 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Oberved food handler using personal cell phone before prepping an order without washing hands in between / Ensure employees are properly washing hands in between tasks. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - I...
FAIL
August 3, 2016
at 12:14 PM
6 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Oberved food handler using personal cell phone before prepping an order without washing hands in between / Ensure employees are properly washing hands in between tasks. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - I...
PASS
July 11, 2016
at 3:22 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken wings 65F Fried rice 67F Raw shell eggs 70F all sitting out at room temperature / Discussed proper cold holding temperatures / Provide proper temperatures. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen ...
FAIL
June 29, 2016
at 6:17 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken wings 65F Fried rice 67F Raw shell eggs 70F all sitting out at room temperature / Discussed proper cold holding temperatures / Provide proper temperatures. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen ...
PASS
February 16, 2016
at 5:16 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 3 buckets of spareribs and chicken stored at room temperature 53F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at 60F / Provide proper cold holding te...
FAIL
February 2, 2016
at 4:59 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 3 buckets of spareribs and chicken stored at room temperature 53F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at 60F / Provide proper cold holding te...
PASS
November 23, 2015
at 5:29 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label as needed | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pork ribe - 80F - chicken fingers 85F - voluntarily discarded during inspection | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide | 17-4-302.14 - Test...
FAIL
November 16, 2015
at 6:19 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label as needed | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pork ribe - 80F - chicken fingers 85F - voluntarily discarded during inspection | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide | 17-4-302.14 - Test...
PASS
February 20, 2015
at 7:00 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken fingers out at room tempetature [ 90F ] | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all exposed foods in the freezer | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace visibly soiled cutting boards where needed...
FAIL
February 13, 2015
at 5:45 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken fingers out at room tempetature [ 90F ] | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all exposed foods in the freezer | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace visibly soiled cutting boards where needed...
PASS
July 3, 2014
at 6:37 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label where needed | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: OOOKED PORK SPARE RIBS OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE BY THE REAR DOOR- 78F-80F - 10 POUINDS - HOT HOLD OR COLD HOLD AS DISCUSSED | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold H...
FAIL
June 25, 2014
at 6:00 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label where needed | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: OOOKED PORK SPARE RIBS OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE BY THE REAR DOOR- 78F-80F - 10 POUINDS - HOT HOLD OR COLD HOLD AS DISCUSSED | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold H...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 20, 2013
at 3:53 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food barrels | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refinish rusted shelving in walk in r...
FAIL
November 14, 2013
at 6:39 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food barrels | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refinish rusted shelving in walk in r...
PASS
March 22, 2013
at 6:09 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover any open foods in reach ins and walk in. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate foods 6" off floor in walk in. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles to bulk f...
FAIL
March 15, 2013
at 6:04 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover any open foods in reach ins and walk in. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate foods 6" off floor in walk in. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles to bulk f...
PASS
October 15, 2012
at 5:49 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover any open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Co...
FAIL
October 3, 2012
at 4:21 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover any open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Co...
PASS
May 15, 2012
at 4:12 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food bands. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Provide proper storage of raw chicken in walk in. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all ope...
FAIL
May 8, 2012
at 2:17 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food bands. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Provide proper storage of raw chicken in walk in. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all ope...
PASS
September 1, 2011
at 4:01 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food 6 inches off floor. Do not use floor to conduct food prep. Once opened remove all contents from a # 10 can and provide proper storage of the food products. Store in a food grade storage container.D...
FAIL
July 7, 2011
at 5:23 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food 6 inches off floor. Do not use floor to conduct food prep. Once opened remove all contents from a # 10 can and provide proper storage of the food products. Store in a food grade storage container.D...
PASS
April 28, 2011
at 6:00 PM
1 violation
M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide proper food allergy disclaimers in all menu's as applicable. Provide proper certified food allergen awareness trained employee for establishment.
FAIL
April 21, 2011
at 4:47 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Properly clean exhaust hood ventilation system and ansul pipes above hot food cooking equipment. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide proper food allergy disclaimers in all menu�...
FAIL
April 11, 2011
at 3:54 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Properly clean exhaust hood ventilation system and ansul pipes above hot food cooking equipment. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide proper food allergy disclaimers in all menu�...
PASS
July 14, 2010
at 2:37 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly clean and reurface all stained and scarred cutting in kitchen. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide proper liquid handsoap and paper towels for handsink in employe...
FAIL
July 13, 2010
at 3:36 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Properly clean and reurface all stained and scarred cutting in kitchen. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide proper liquid handsoap and paper towels for handsink in employe...