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Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 6:07 PM

Address
10 WEST ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
45 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Lower shelf of the single door cooler near grill station not draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating below 41F at the time of the inspection. Card board observed being used to line shelves in the basement storage area. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Pipe under the high temperature dish machine is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Sump pump connected to the ice machine located in teh basement prpearation area is not operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs or replace

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.111-C

Controlling Pests (C)

Evidence of fruit fly activitiy in the main kitchen area. Address. Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement storage area. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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