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Brother Deli Restaurant

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Friday, March 28, 2014 at 2:29 PM

Address
1636 BLUE HILL AV
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
73 inspections
37 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-204/05.11

Location Accessible

provide handsink in kitchen to service dishroom & kitchen - NOTE: reviewed with owner - restaurant will put handsink where food prep sink is located & move prep sink to new location ( prep sink has been used as hand sink & 3 bay sink has been used as prep sink ) this will provide for a seperate sink for each purpose -

Why This Matters

FORCED NON-COMPLIANCE: Blocked sinks force employees to skip handwashing. Studies show 89% compliance when sinks accessible vs 35% when blocked. Each skipped handwash potentially contaminates multiple food items. Inaccessible sinks contributed to Hepatitis A outbreak affecting 660 people.

Code Requirements

Handwashing sinks must be: Accessible at ALL times; Used ONLY for handwashing; Located within 25 feet of food prep; Clear of all equipment and supplies; Never used for food prep, dishwashing, or chemical disposal; Minimum one sink per 5 workers during peak times.

Corrective Actions

Clear ALL handwashing sinks immediately; Post 'Handwashing Only' signs; Relocate any blocking equipment; Provide alternative sinks for other uses; Train staff on sink designation; Monitor hourly for compliance

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005(D) | FDA Code: Section 5-204.11, 5-205.11
⚠ MAJOR 30-5-203.14
✓ Corrected

Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow

at hose hook-up --provide a back flow prevention device -( reviewed with owner )

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 30.5.203
• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

at inspection observed - prep staff without proper hair restraints -CORRECT BY : require hair restraints foprep staff ( staff handling open food ) - reviewed with mgr. & correct at inspection -

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 13.2.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

basement -clean the tops of the 2 top loading freezers-

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department