BOS' Sichuan Taste
PASSTuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.14-P
When to Wash (P)
Observed numerous employees in the kitchen doing food prep At the time of the inspection no employees were observed washing hands Reviewed with the PIC and corrected
Why This Matters
ILLNESS TRANSMISSION: 70% of foodborne outbreaks traced to poor handwashing. Unwashed hands after restroom carry 10 billion bacteria including E. coli. One contaminated hand can spread bacteria to 7 surfaces in 10 seconds. Causes 48 million illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds minimum with soap and 100°F water: After restroom ALWAYS, Before food prep, After touching face/hair/clothing, Between raw and ready-to-eat foods, After handling garbage, Every 30 minutes during continuous prep, After any contamination risk.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Numerous containers of raw and ready to eat products stacked on the floorof the walkin refrigerator in the lower level Raw products stored above ready to eat products and vegetables in refrigeration in the kitchen Store foods properly
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Containers with ingredients including flour that are stored at the cookline with heavy encrusted soils- Equipment shall be cleaned/changed with proper frequency Establishment is leaving water from boiling chicken in a large pot on the cooktop- At the start of the inspection the water and soils were noted in the pot at room temperature Employees turned on the heat below the pot to reuse the product from the previous day Establishmnet shall change the water every 4 hours ifnot maintained at 135F or above
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.007/7-201.11-P
Separation-Storage (P)
In numerous areas throughout the establishmet chemicals and first aid items are stored with food items and over food prep spaces Provide a designated area for all first aid and chemical items
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Numerous violation including priority violations noted on inspection report Owner/PIC shall review violations with staff Establishment shall put a cleaning schedule in place
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Establishment is reusing water from day to day that is used for boiling of poultry products Water/chicken mixture was in ambient temperatures at the start of the inspection and employees turned on the stove to reheat for use Reviewed process with the PIC
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Numerous partially used containers of Ready To Eat foods in refrigeration with no labeling- Provide
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Variance Requirement (Pf)
Establishment is fermenting numerous products including cabbage at the establishment- Discontinue Product was voluntarily discarded 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 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Rodent droppings noted in the lower area on the back stairs and in the kitchen Pest control reports reviewed at the time of the inspection Continue with regulatr pest control treatments and make repairs/ conduct cleanings as indicated on the reports
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.
590.007/7-202.12-PF
Conditions of Use (Pf)
Cans of Raid noted in thr lower level prep- Use only approved pest control chemicals from a licensed pest control company
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Numerous employees with no hair restraints-Provide
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.
Code Requirements
All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Numerous containers throughout the kitchen with no labeling- 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.
590.003/3-304.12-C
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Utensils stored in stagnant water- Discontinue
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.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Numerous containers of products stored on floors in walkins. in the lower level and in the kitchen Store a minimum of 6" off of the floor
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.
590.004/4-501.14-C
Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
Heavy buildup in the low temperature dish machine- Clean with proper frequency
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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Numerous non food contact surfaces with heavy soils food spills and splashes Areas include but not limited to: Floors throughout kitchen and lower area including under all shelving and equipment All walls throughout kitchen Filters of hood above cookline Interior/ exterior of microwave Interiors/exteriors of all refrigeration including handles Equipment including mixers exteriors of rice cookers Shelving throughout Establishment shall be fully cleaned including all equipment
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.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Spray hose attached to the toilet in the restroom used by customers Per the PIC the sprayer is used for cleaning Remove 3 bay sink removed on 11/28/23 per the PIC to be replaced Water from the remaining pipe is leaking into a bus bucket Replace 3 bay sink and make proper repairs by a licensed plumber
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.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Gap noted on the bottom of the rear door to the kitchen- Provide a door sweep to reduce pest activity
Why This Matters
PEST INVASION: Open doors allow entry of flies (carry 100+ pathogens), rodents (35+ diseases), and airborne contaminants. One fly can contaminate entire prep area in minutes, landing on 30+ surfaces spreading E. coli, Salmonella.
Code Requirements
Install self-closing devices on ALL exterior doors immediately. Doors must close completely within 3 seconds. No gaps over 1/4 inch. Consider air curtains for frequently used doors. Keep doors closed when not in active use.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Lower level is extremely cluttered with numerous items stored on the floors throughout Remove all items that are not necessary to the establishment Organize to keep all items away from wall and off the floor for proper pest managment
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.