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Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 12:50 PM

Address
920 CUMMINS HW
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
RF
Violations
7 total
Facility History
63 inspections
34 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

replace all scored cutting boards.

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 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

repair leak at all cases/juice unit was 45F shall be 41F or below repair unit and adjust temp./elevate all shelving 6+8 inches off the floor/cake unit was 45F shall be 41F adjust temp./repair all defective doorgaskets throughout/seal all rusty shelving/rusty interiors of walkins and display units/seal all carts/seal all rusty 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 15.4.202
• MINOR 16-4-301.12
✓ Corrected

Three Compartment Sink

provide air drying rack at warewashing meat room.

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 16.4.301
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115
✓ Corrected

Equipment Thermometers

provide thermometers as needed for all open display cases.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 33-5-501.13-.17
✓ Corrected

Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

provide covers for all trash receptacles.

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 33.5.501
• MINOR 36-6-201.11

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

clean floor under and behind all equipemt pallets and repair floor as needed throughout.repair all cracked floor tiles and replace missing floor grout./replace missing floor drain cover and clean all floor drains/cover.

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
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

clean all compressors and fans/repair walls in all walkins and meat/poultry room/clean walls and ceiling throughout/clean all vent. covers and replace all stained ceiling tiles.

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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