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Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 2:06 PM

Address
699 WM T MORRISSEY BL
Dorchester, MA 02122
Category
FS
Violations
13 total
⚠️ 3 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
78 inspections
37 failures

Violations Cited

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

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Open containers of raw eggs being stored above ready to eat foods inside of the walk-in cooler in the basement area. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs.

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 12-2-401.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Good Hygienic Practices

Evidence of cigarrette but inside of the trash in the main kitchen area. Discontinue ALL smoking inside of the establishment.

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 12.2.401
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11
✓ Corrected

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

Employee observed touching cooked ready to eat meats with bare hands. Discontinue any bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Employee observed slicing ready to eat scallions with bare hands. Discontinue all bare hand contact wih any ready to eat foods.

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

⚠ MAJOR 30-5-203.14
✓ Corrected

Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow

Black hose observed connected directly to water supply with no evidence of a back flow prevention device. Remove or provide.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 30.5.203
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

Strorage shelves with large white dishes with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean all storage shelves to remove any rodent droppings and provide a detailed pest control report for the re-inspection. Dishes being left out over night with food on them and not being cleaned until teh next morning. Discontinue to limit any rodent activity.

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 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Containers of raw meats and other foods observe being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer on the first floor. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

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 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Small metal bowls observed inside of bulk food containers. Discontinue and use all handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Excess frost and ice observed around the walk-in freezer not allowing the door to close properly. Address defrost to remove and make any necessary repairs.

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 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Interior of the front service Coke cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Lower shelf where brown paper bags are being stored visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Both hand sinks in the main kitchen area visibly soiled and with cacked on grime. Clean to remove. All storage shelves in the basement area visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Storage shlef inside of the walk-in freezer visibly soiled. 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
• MINOR 24-4-903.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Tongs observed hanging on hand sink. Discontinue and store all equipment in a clean and protected area.

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 24.4.903
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

Cold water faucet at the hand sink in the main kitchne not operating. Faucet at the second hand sink not operating properly.Address and make all necessary repairs. All other hands sinks were operational at the time of the inspection. Pipe under the 3 bayv sink in teh main kitchen area is leaking. Address and makje any necessary repairs.

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Outside dumpster with lid left open. Discontinue and ensure lid remains closed in between uses to limit any rodent activity.

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 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Floor of the walk-in cooler on the first floor visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Floor of the second walk-in cooler and freezer visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Floor around the filter tanks for the seafood with a heavy sludge like substance. Clean to remove. Floor where beer bottles are being stored with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clen to remove.

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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