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Bonchon Allston

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:58 PM

Address
101 BRIGHTON AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
9 total
⚠ 5 major
Facility History
101 inspections
50 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-204.115-PF

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Rinse gauge on the high temperature dishwasher is inoperable- Make repairs Irreversible thermometer indicated a rinse temperature of 180.1F at the time of the inspection

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-301.11-PF

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Refrigeration units within the establishment are not properly operating and products have been moved to alternative refrigerators- Repair

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-301.12-PF

Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)

At the time of the inspection an employee was observed washig a pot with soap in a prep sink- Corrected on site and the employee was instructedto use the available warewashing for all equipment

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-204.11-PF

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Establishment is doing food prep in the lowerlevel There is no handsink available in the area where the products are being prepared- Install a handsink for use by employees

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

At the time of the inspection numerous insects were noted including small black flies and cockroach like bugs in the upper kitchen and lower area Most recent pest control reports have minimal notes and indicate no pest activity at the location as recent as 08/11/24 Provide a complete pest control report and indicate to the pest control company that pests are observed

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Observed scoops stored in products with the handle in the product Scoops for rice and utensils at the cookline stored in soiled stagnant water- Corrected on site

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Large leak noted from the pipe below the prep sink in the kitchen- Make proper repairs

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

At the time of the inspection numerous areas of the establishment including the front counter the dining room and a section of the lower level are under constructed. No work was in progress at the time of the inspection the manager noted that all work is being conducted during non business hours. Establishment is currently operating as takeout only Make proper repairs to all areas to ensure surfaces are smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable. Areas include but not limited to: All walls throughout the dining area unfinished wood along stairs to lower area drywall replaced in lower level ceiling tiles missing in numerous areas counter area along front bar.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Hood stickers expired May 2024- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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