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ALEX PIZZA

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Monday, January 4, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Address
1252 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
61 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.14-PF

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Sanitizer in buckets not registering at the test strip. Address and and ensure that the sanitizer is being set up and tested properly prior to opening to the public.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings have no labels. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Interior of the second deli style cooler near the fryer visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Storage shelves inside fo teh walk-in cooler visibly soiled. Storage shelf near the fryer visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Floor around the basement grease trap is visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Single door basement freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Storage shelves inside of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Excess ice build-up observed on the compressor of the wlak-in cooler. defrost to remove. Walk-in cooler was operating at below 41F at the time of the inspection.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR L1

8-304.11 violation being issue for the non-payment of the 2021 Health Permit. Post the current PERMIT in a location in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that is conspicuos to the CONSUMERS.

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department