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BON APPETIT RESTAURANT

FAIL

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 1:07 PM

Address
1138 BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
Facility History
84 inspections
44 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

GREASE TRAP-outside surface of grease trap is rusty with peeling paint CORRECT-re-surface-- &--PREP TABLE-bottom shelf has rust-CORRECT--

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

BETWEEN USE-store wiping clothes in a sanitizing solution-- SET UP 2 buckets for clothes --1. marked RAW for clothes used on raw food surfaces & 1.marked R.T.E. ( ready to eat ) for clothes used on ready to eat food surfaces-CHANGE solution 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 24-4-904.11AB

Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils

STORE POTS & PANS -"face" down --to help protect insides from contamination--

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 24.4.904
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

PATCH FLOOR-of broken or missing tile @ 3 bay sink-@ storeroom--@ dishmachine at front bar--

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
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

HALL TO WOMENS -RESTROOM---replace missing ceiling tile----FRONT KITCHEN & BACK KITCHEN- HOOD / VENT SYSTEMS--cleaning tags are not up-to-date -4 tags-1 dated 2009-1 dated 2007-2 no dates-PROVIDE hood / vent cleaning service from a city of boston fire dept.approved co.-----BACK KITCHEN-clean ceiling tiles of built-up black color soot-

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department