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Amelia's Taqueria

PASS

Friday, January 22, 2016 at 3:25 PM

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

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Observed bulk foods dispensed with plastic bowls. Use scoops with a handle to dispense bulk foods. Observed raw meats stored on table below pipes with soiled and damaged pipe covering. Discontinue prep in this part of basmeent.Do not prep below unsafe ceilings.

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 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Observed pipes on ceiling of basement with stained damaged pipe covering. Rewrap pipes with a covering that is smooth durable and easy to clean.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 21-3-304.14
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Observed in use wiping cloths stored on counter tops throughout the servoce line. Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.

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 21.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

observed soiled tops to bulk food containers. Clean as needed.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 36-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Observed carcboard on floor of kitchen. Remove cardboard form floor area and discontinue use as a floor matting.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
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