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BA LE FIELDS CORNER

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Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 3:28 PM

Address
1449 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02122
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
54 inspections
25 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

Chiken noodle soup at hot ho9lding table at 107F. PIC it had been in hot holding unit for around an hour and a half. Chicken soup was removed from hot holding table and reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. Ensure all foods are maintained at 140F and above.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Roots being stored on ground in front service station. Discontinue and stors all foods elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. Raw carrots and purple poratoes stored in stagnant water with no source of draining. Discontinue and store properly and with some type of draining for water.

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

Light out above stove. Replace.

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 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Lower shelf where bulk food containers are being stored visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Exterior of bulk food containers visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Loower shelf of Superior upright cooler with food spills.Clean to remove

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 26-4-502.13
✓ Corrected

Re-use of Single Service Articles

Single use plastic containers being re-used to scoop sufar. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.

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 26.4.502
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