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BBQ Chicken

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Address
182 HARVARD AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
21 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Hand sink in the back kitchen area is blocked with equipment and non hand washing related materials. Remove all non hand washing materials stored in the sink.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.002/2-401.11-C

Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

personal drink in the kitchen has no cover. Provide covers for all personal drinks stored in the kitchen area.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.14-C

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Multiple wipiong cloths left on prep tables and counter tops. Keep soiled wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.

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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Glass doors door ru7nners and other surfaces to the walk in cooler are dirty to the touch. Remove food encrustments and soils buildup from the exterior of the walk in cooler. 3 door flip top reach in cooler on the hot line is heavily soiled with food encrustments and food debris. Clean the exterior and interior of the unit. Clean exterior of the bulk food containers stored in the kitchen. Clean all cooking equipment on the hopt line. Remove soils buildup and remove heavy buildup of food encrustments. Clean drain compartments to the fryers. Remove grease buildup.

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 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean floor area near basement stairs. Remove buildup of soils and debris. Clean floor at the bottom of the basement stairs Remove foul unknown odor from the landing below the basement stairs. In the kitchen keep supplies 6 inches ff the floor area. Multiple boxes of fry oil are stored directly on the floor. Remove cardboard lining the floor in the prep area. If mats are needed provide mats.

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

hand sink closest to the service area is slow draining. Repair sink to ensure that water drains from hand sink and does not pool up.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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