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BILLY TSE RESTAURANT

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 4:25 PM

Address
240 COMMERCIAL ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
58 inspections
27 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

KITCHEN-store wiping clothes in a sanitizing solution when not in use-*in use=in hand-set up 1 bucket with sanitizer marked for RAW for clothes used on RAW food contact surfaces & 1 bucket marked RTE ( ready to eat ) for clothes used on ready to eat food contact surfaces----change the solutions at least every 4 hrs.--this will help kill " germs "on clothes & help prevent spreading " germs " with contaminated clothes---

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
• MINOR 25-4-904.11

Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

BASEMENT-do not store case of food pails containers on floor--store all paper goods off the floor at least 6 inches--( all products off the floor at least 6 inches)

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 25.4.904
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

BASEMENT-keep floor dry & free of "standing" water--

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department