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CAESAR'S

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Friday, April 13, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Address
34 ESSEX ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
Facility History
18 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 10-3-304.12

Food Utensil Storage

Several pizza trays were observed placed immediately beside the hand sink. No food contact surfaces should be placed or stored adjacent to the hand sink.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 10.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

A former dough pan was observed within the walk-in beneath the condenser unit. The pan was dry but appeared to have been placed in that location to collect condensate. The pan should be periodically cleaned and sanitized to prevent mold or bacterial growth.

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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