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Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 5:05 PM

Address
86 BEACH
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FT
Violations
10 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
98 inspections
47 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.19

Times as a Public Health Control

Using time as a public health control for (Pork Octopus and Chicken) these items are not listed in their Variance request and approval. Pork 73 F Octopus 61F Chicken 88F

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 M-8-103.12

Conformance w/ Approved Procedures

Not keeping Time As A Public Health Control log/record (last entry 12-19-14). Not keeping required records. All are missing information for the final time of the day. HACCP Plan not on site 8-103.12 Conformance with Approved Procedures.* If the REGULATORY AUTHORITY grants a VARIANCE as specified in Β§ 8-103.10 or a HACCP PLAN is otherwise required as specified under Β§ 8-201.13 the PERMIT HOLDER shall: (A) Comply with the HACCP PLANs and procedures that are submitted as specified under Β§ 8-201.14 and APPROVED as a basis for the modification or waiver; and (B) Maintain and provide to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request records specified under ΒΆΒΆ 8-201.14(D) and (E) that demonstrate that the following are routinely employed; (1) Procedures for monitoring CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS (2) Monitoring of the CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS (3) Verification of the effectiveness of an operation or process and (4) Necessary corrective actions if there is failure at a CRITICAL CONTROL POINT.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

β€’ MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Walk in units over crowed. Food products stored on floor.

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
β€’ MINOR 14-4-202.11
βœ“ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Wooden with deep cuts chopping blocks - Replace with smooth durable non absorbant easily cleanable food contact surfaces.

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 14.4.202
β€’ MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Kitchen staff using dirty in use wiping cloth. Provide proper storage of all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution per code.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
β€’ MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
βœ“ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Resurface steps to basement

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
β€’ MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Chips peeling paint on walls. Clean walls and all attachments free of built up grease grime soils

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
β€’ MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Repair ceiling throughout basement. Condensation on ceiling in basement storage room

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
β€’ MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Stained ceiling tiles thoughout front serving area and dining room Ceiling tiles above front serving/prep area not smooth durable non absorbant and easily cleanable materials - Provide proper ceiling). Stained dusty ceiling tiles and fixtures in Prep/Ware washing areas.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
β€’ MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Remove all unsed and unnecessary articles from premises

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 42.6.501
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