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Brassica Kitchen & Cafe

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 4:40 PM

Address
3710 WASHINGTON ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
Facility History
38 inspections
16 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.005/5-203.13-C
✓ Corrected

Service Sink (C)

Ensure the slop sink area is clean odor free and used properly. Do not keep any ready to eat foods in the area as discussed dring inspection

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 590.005/5-203.13-C
✓ Corrected

Service Sink (C)

Resurface all rusted shelving units under prep tables where needed in the basement Soiled pole located by the ware washing area is visibly compromised clean to remove all visible soils

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 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

BASEMENT: Clean floors walls and ceilings throughout the basement area from all visible food spills stains and soils

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.18-C

Walls and Ceilings Studs Joists and Rafters (C)

Resurface soiled post located by the warewashing area as discussed duering inspection

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

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)

Shelving unit used to store clean pots pans and utensils is visibly soiled and rusted Clean to remove all visible soils or replace as discussed during inspection Clean inside of ice machine especially around the lid and filter from visible 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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department