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Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 5:50 PM

Address
700 COMMONWEALTH AV
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
29 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.008/8-103.12-P
✓ Corrected

Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)

PIC reports no test meter or test strips available to test the PH of the acidified rice. Provide a test meter or test strips to easure the PH of each batch of acidified rice made.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

remove all non ice related materials stored on top of the ice machine located on the service line.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

In the kitchen clean the light shields to the light fixtures on the kitchen ceiling. Remove built up soils. Near the front counter keep all boxed supplies at least 6 inches off the floor.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department