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BOS' Sichuan Taste

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Monday, May 6, 2024 at 3:24 PM

Address
204 HARVARD AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
15 total
⚠ 5 major
Facility History
32 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Numerous Priority and repeat violations noted on the inspection report- Nodocumentation of a CFPM for the location

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(B) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Compliance with Food Law (Pf)

Numerous packaged items stored in the lower level with packaging that does not have any language in english from an unknown source. Per the staff products were purchased at a chinese supermarket Provide information for product

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(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF
✓ Corrected

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Prepared Ready to Eat products in refrigeration throughout with no evidence of datemarking Provide product name-production/discard date

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of rodent dropping throughout the establishmnet- Under equipment and along walls Provide an updated and detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company 04/29/24 Rodent droppings noted throughout the lower level of the establishment Last pest control report 04/03/24 Establishment shall schedule frequent pest control treatment- All areas shall be fully cleaned and equipment pulled away from walls in lower level for proper treatment

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.007/7-207.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Restriction and Storage-Medicines ( Pf)

Observed numerous medical supplied incuding rubbing alchohol stored on shelving directly about area in lower level where food preparation is conducted- Remove and store properly

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C
✓ Corrected

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

Containers and squeeze bottles throughout the establishmnet 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.

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)

Numerous containers and boxes of products stored under equipment under sinks on the floors throughout the kitchen and on the floors in the lower level. Excessive amounts of products stored in the lower level All products shall be properly stored

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 590.003/3-307.11-C
✓ Corrected

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Food products stored on floors directly next to containers with chemicals Corected on site 04/29/24- Boxes of drain cleaner stored on top of boxes that contain packaged food products 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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.12-C
✓ Corrected

Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Wok cookline with heavy encrusted carbon buildup-

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

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

All areas throughout the establishment with heavy encrusted soils Areas include but not limited to Exteriors of all appliances including rice cookers and mixers Exteriors interiors shelving doors handles and door tracks of all refrigeration units with heavy soils All floors throughout with heavy black encrusted buildup All shelving throughout the upper kitchen and lower storage Exteriors of all squeeze bottles food containers Walls with dripping grease and soils Exteriors of sinks withfood splashes All areas shall be cleaned with proper frequency- Establishment shall develop and follow a cleaning schedule 05/06/24 A majority of the establishment has been cleaned Further cleaning shall be done in areas ofthe lower level including under equipment Reviewed and noted at the time of the reinspection

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C
✓ Corrected

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Area of the ceiling above the warewashing machine with a damaged ceiling tile that is hanging down Area of the ceiling on the lower level located near wher food is being prepared with evidence of water damage Floor aroung grease trap and at 3 bay sink with damage allowing soils to accumulate- Repair all areas

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 590.006/6-501.111-C

Controlling Pests (C)

At the time of the reinspection the establishment has a pest control treatment scheduled for 05/07/24 a recommendation has been made to increase pest control treatmants to a weekly schedule to reduce/eliminate the pest activity at location Provide weekly pest control reports to the Health Department

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 590.006/6-501.114-C
✓ Corrected

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Extensive amounts of equipment and products stored in the lower level of the establishment Boxes containers and food items stored directly on the floor. The amount of items in the lower levels prevents east access to storage areas and access to pest control Remove excess items and unnessesary items

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
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Hood vents with heavy dripping grease- Clean with proper frequency Hood sticker expires April 2024

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.18-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

All sinks including handwashing sinks with heavy dried on encrusted soils

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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