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Avana Market Place

FAIL

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 3:04 PM

Address
40 HARRISON AV
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
72 inspections
27 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-402.11-.12

Parasite Destruction

Provide up to date paperwork for all the fish that you use at location. PIC called to get new up to date paperwork.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.402
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

Witnessed staff doing prep with out gloves. PIC addressed with staff.

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Properly store bottled water off the floor at front counter.

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 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean interior of two door freezer at front counter area. Clean shelves at front counter.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department