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CHARLIE CHAN'S RESTAURANT

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 7:52 PM

Address
658 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
Facility History
23 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

Provide test kit for sanitizer used chlorine(bleach). Test kit is white tape which turns blue in sanitizer 50-150 ppm is correct solution.

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

replace any missing broken or worn tiles to provide clean durable non-porous surface

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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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department