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Friday, March 27, 2009 at 4:41 PM

Address
407 MERIDIAN ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
RF
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
18 inspections
6 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-101/701.11

Spoilage Unsafe Food

Rotten green peppers jalapenos in produce case. Voluntarily discarded by PIC.

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 01.3.101
⚠ MAJOR 02-3-201.11F

Safe Food Handeling Instructions

Raw frozen chicken in clear plastic bags have No Safe Handling labels. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.201
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Keep all food products elevated off the floor at least six inches during storage

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 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Discontinue use of cardboard as a barrier and provide proper protection as discussed.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean produce case from all visible soils.

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 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14

Toilet Enclosed Clean

No device for door to be self-closing. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.501
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Coats and jackets being stored on top of food products. Discontinue practice and keep in a segregated area.

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 42.6.501
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