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Buk Kyung No. 2

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Friday, October 26, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Address
151 BRIGHTON AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
10 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
32 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11
✓ Corrected

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

AT INSPECTION found raw food stored above ready to eatfood in walk-in-CORRECT store all raw food seperate from ready to eat food-store raw on bottom shelves & ready to ea tfood on top shelves - to proyect ready to eat food from drip or spill contamination -

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-101.11
✓ Corrected

Person in charge Assigned

at time of inspection -no person in charge assigned-PROVIDE a person in charge at all times - per code-

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

based on inspection the SERVE / SAFE certified staff not preforming duties-

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 06-3-501.13
✓ Corrected

PHF's Properly Thawed

AT INSPECTION found beef being thawed at room temp on bench -( temp test=still in limits=34.7 degrees -) placed back in refrige - PROVIDE proper thawing of food per code ( refer to SERVE SAFE book-

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 06.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

do not store all items ( glass wares ) on top of the microwave - to protect food in microwave from possibile contamination- & provide cover on ice bin ( at front counter ) to protect ice from possibile contamination -

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
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

KITCHEN & BASEMENT-bottom shelves of prep tables are rusty -SCRAPE rust & peeling paint & re-surface OR replace-& BASEMENT small white freezer-has broken lid hinges-REPAIR lid-BASEMENT ice machine door the hinge is rusted out-repair hinge-

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 21-3-304.14
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

STORE WIPING CLOTHS -in a sanitizing solution between use -set up 2 buckets of sanitizer -1.bucket for cloths used on RAW food contact surface -example cloths used when cutting RAW chicken & 1 .bucket for cloths used on ready to eat food contact surfaces-example -cloths used when cutting lettuce -LABEL the buckets RAW - RTE (READY TO EAT ) or use RED bucket for RAW & white or green bucket for RTE ( ready to eat) change solution at least every 4 hours -

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 21.3.304
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11
✓ Corrected

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

RESTROOMS -post sign to read = EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK--& BASEMENT - no paper towels at handsink -PROVIDE-

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 33-5-501.13-.17
✓ Corrected

Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

KEEP DUMPSTER lid closed at all times-

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 33.5.501
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

BASEMENT - floor surface is peelind & floor has bare areas-re-surface floor to cover bare areas-

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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