Did CHINA HOUSE pass their Boston health inspection?

CHINA HOUSE FAILED their Boston health inspection on April 20, 2021 with 11 violations including 1 critical violations.

Where is CHINA HOUSE located?

CHINA HOUSE is located at 331 HANOVER ST, Boston, MA.

CHINA HOUSE

Q: What critical health violations were found at CHINA HOUSE?

Critical violation: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P). DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

FAIL

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 3:51 PM

Address

331 HANOVER ST

North End, MA 02113

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-302.11-P

✓ Corrected

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Raw chicken on top off raw beef Remove separate according the cooking chart.

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF

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Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Incompleted Noro/virus clean up kit. Provide completed kit in one container.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2

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⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF

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Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Several TCS foods without proper Date marking. cooked pork .Provide prep dates on all cooked food 24Hour under refrigeration.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Certified food manager chung wong serv/safe certification has expire March 2021 .Provide new cerfication or proof of signing up for test.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2

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• MINOR 590.003/3-602.11-C

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Food Labels (C)

Bulk container with sauce without proper labels .Provide labels on all bulk container.

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Soils and food debis on all bulk containers Clean to remove. Soils and food debris in all refrigeration unit clean interior and exterior including racks.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-204.11-C

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Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)

Grease and dust on Hood panels. Clean to remove hood sticker is up to date.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-903.11-C1

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(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Several shopping bags used for storing food product. disregard useof shopping bags.Remove Provide food grade storage bags.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.006/6-201.16-C

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Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Heavy amout of dust on ceil in prep area. Clean to remove all dust.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.113-C

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Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Mop left in kitchen area .Remove . Store away from kitchen area.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.13-C

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Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Soils and food debris on floor at cook line and basement area. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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CHINA HOUSE

Violations Cited

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Food Labels (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

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