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BILLY'S TEXAS B.B.Q.

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Friday, July 12, 2019 at 5:52 PM

Address
530 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
68 inspections
27 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.14-P
✓ Corrected

Cooling (P)

Sliced onions and deli meats inside of the deli style coooler with elevated temperatures between 45-50F. PIC stated that they had been prepared approximately an hour before being open. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are at below 41F prior to being placed out for service.

Why This Matters

TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.

Code Requirements

Cool rapidly using: Shallow pans (2 inches max), Ice baths with stirring, Blast chiller, Cut large items into portions, Add ice as ingredient. NEVER cool at room temp. NEVER stack hot containers. Monitor with thermometer. Document cooling times.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide.

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 590.003/3-305.11-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

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 590.004/4-501.11-C
✓ Corrected

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Small deli style cooler in the front service area with an elevated temperature of 44F. Discontinue use of unit if it is unabl to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Several items in unit were at below 41F other deli meats and produce had been sliced approximately an hour earlier.

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

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

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Compressor of the walk-in refrigerator visibly soiled and with a dust like substance. Clean to remove.

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
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