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Bonchon Allston

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 4:09 PM

Address
101 BRIGHTON AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
101 inspections
50 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-401.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Good Hygienic Practices

Observed employee eating in the kitchen. Employees should oinly eat in allowed areas in this restaurant.

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 12.2.401
⚠️ CRITICAL M-8-103.12
✓ Corrected

Conformance w/ Approved Procedures

No PH meter or buffer solution on hand at the sushi bar. Provide both items and ensure that each is kept here and available at all times. PIC needs to train employees that work at the sushi bar all components of the sushi operation.

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.

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

rat droppings observed on floor of basement. Remove evidence of droppings. Provide extermination services ASAP. Provide reciept of service and provide report from exterminator that has details for dealing with rodent issue.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

remove plastic bowl from inside of rice vinegsr container. Use scop with handle or a ladel to dispense the rice vinegar. Remove plastic bowl from inside of bulk sugar container. Use scoop with a handle for dispensing bulk fods.

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
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

remove grease buildup from the draion compartments to the fryers on the hot line.

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
• MINOR 36-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

In the dry goods storage area nin the the back of the basement keep all boxes 6 inches off the floor. Clean floor around the grease trap next to the hand sink in the basement prep area. Remove heavy buildup friom the floor area. Clean out mop sink in the kitchen. Remove heavy buildup from mop sink and reseal mop sink as necessary.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 37-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

clean plastic light shield cover to the light fixture on ceiling at the top of the basement stairs.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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