BRIGHAM CIRCLE CHINESE FOOD
FAILTuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE prepped foods. Discontinue
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.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
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 containers of prep foods observed stored in walk in without made/discard date. Provide made/discard date to all prep foods before storing. Per PIC foods were prep the day before and this morning.
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.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
In between the equipment observed with grease build up exterior of door to BBQ oven to remove carbon clean interior / exterior of house refrigerator unit of food soils. Grease build up in interior fryer cabinet. Fryer basket with crusted food sides of cookline equipment with heavy soils. Interior of walkin shelves (soiled rusty) walls ceiling fan. Shelving in kitchen areas soiled. Interior of all chest refrigerator unit observed with heavy ice build up and food spills interior and exterior of microwave exterior of all bulk storage exterior of all buckets used as food storage Clean all equipment to remove. . Clean and sanitize.
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.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Kitchen shelvings observed line up with aluminum and carboard. Discontinue
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor inside walkin unit observed heavily soiled with dry foods encrusted floor under equipments observed soiled. Clean to remove
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
590.006/6-501.111-C
Controlling Pests (C)
Multiple dry rat droppings observed downstairs in the basement floor area. Clean to remove. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report via email: inca.prince@boston.gov Last month report shows no capture with light to moderate feeding in stations.
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.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Under stairway in the basement area observed heavily cluttered with old equipments and excessive non usable boxes. Clean and organize to remove
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.