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CANTON HOUSE

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Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Address
6 HANCOCK ST
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
FT
Violations
9 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
67 inspections
33 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Raw chicken stored above cut vegetables and ham on cook line. Raw chicken stored above bean sprouts in three door refrigerator. Discontinue and store properly according to the food code.

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
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Multiple knives stored in holders soiled with dried on food. Clean to remove. Monitor.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Food stored in freezer in store shopping bag. Discontinue and store in food grade container. Five buckets of raw chicken wings stored on the floor in kitchen. Must store off the floor 6 inches or higher. Take out small amounts to prep. Vegetable and other produce stored on floor in walk in. Discontinue and store properly. Bowl of cut pepper stored under hand sink in kitchen. PIC removed and voluntarly discarded.

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 09-3-301.11(C)

Handling of Food & Ice

Large tin can and handled scoop stored in bulk rice container. Discontinue and use handle scoop only.

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 09.3.301
• MINOR 10-3-304.12

Food Utensil Storage

Spoon for dispensing rice stored in stagnant water. Discontinue and store clean and dry.

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 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Soiled wet wiping cloths stored on counter tops and cutting boards. Discontinue and store in sanitizing solution between use.

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 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Exterior of bulk food containers (flour rice and corn stach) in kitchen and basement soiled with grime. Clean to remove. Shelves throughout kitchen soiled with dust grease and grime. Clean to remove. Exterior of refrigerators in kitchen soiled with dried food and dust. Clean

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 34-5-501.111/.115

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Outside trash area had loose trash. Clean

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Remove personal items (cigaretttes and lighters etc.) from counters and shelves in kitchen. Store proprely.

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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