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Amelia's Taqueria

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Monday, October 7, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Address
180 BRIGHTON AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FT
Violations
7 total
Facility History
34 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Boxes of tomatoes observed beuing stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Plastic cup being used dispense a tomatoe sauce. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands. Sponges observed being used at the 2 bay preparation sink. Discontinue and use the appropriate equipment.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 14.4.202
• MINOR 24-4-903.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Knife observed being stored in between a steam table and 2 door deli style cooler. Discontinue and store all equipment clean and protected.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 24.4.903
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Pipe under 2 bay preparation sink appears to be leaking. Repair.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 29.5.201
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

Waste pipes from both the Coke machine and ice machine observed draining directly into the 2 bay preparation sink. Discontinue and either re-direct the draining lines or remove.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 29.5.201
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11
✓ Corrected

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

No signage a sink in basement area. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 37-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Hood and ventilation tags with a past expiration date. Address and up date tags. Filters appeared to be clean at the time of the inspection.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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