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Beijing Cafe

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 6:44 PM

Address
728 COMMONWEALTH AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
74 inspections
34 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14

Cooling

The cooked chicken and beef should be cooled within the walk-in. The chicken and beef is cut into smaller pieces so that it will cook and cool more quickly. The products are reported to be cooling utilizing present practices within 4 hours.

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 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-203.11

Number Convenient

During a delivery two boxes were placed on top of the hand sink in the preparation area. The boxes were later removed.

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 31.5.203
• MINOR 06-3-501.13

PHF's Properly Thawed

A container of frozen beef was observed thawing on a counter within the preparation room. Food products must be cooled under refrigeration or beneath running water. The product was moved to the walk-in refrigerator.

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 06.3.501
• MINOR 10-3-304.12

Food Utensil Storage

Rice spoons/scoops should not be stored in stagnant water. The staff stated that the water is frequently changed. The violation was corrected during the inspection. The spoons/scoops could be stored in water that was maintained at 140 F within a small crock pot.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 10.3.304
• MINOR 16-4-501.11/.15

Dishwashng Facilities

The temperature gauge to the rinse cycle is broken. The temperature of the rinse cycle is exceeding 180 F by test strip. The gauge should be repaired.

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 16.4.501
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean the exterior of the food storage containers that are soiled.

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