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Casa Cuong

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Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Address
629 TREMONT ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
50 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-101/701.11

Spoilage Unsafe Food

1) seven 20oz. gelatin parfaits expired from 7/4/12 - 10/5/12 on customer shelving remove unsafe foods 2) two 6oz jarss of squash baby food expired 9/10/12 on customer shelving remove unsafe foods. 3) seven 160z tubs of frosting expired from 8/16-/12 - 10/9/12 on customer shelving remove unsafe foods. Manager/owner needs to check shelving on a regular basis for expired products.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.101
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

1) fruit flies found around the plantanes clean to remove 2) fruit flies on wall near coke cold unit clean to remove. Supply exterminator IPM report with findings.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

shelving and food products with dust band dirt build up clean to remove

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