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China King Restaurant

PASS

Monday, March 5, 2012 at 6:17 PM

Address
60 BEACH ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
Facility History
30 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

The prep sink is setup as a handsink also. Remove soap and paper towels to designate the sink as a prep sink.

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 16-4-501.11/.15
✓ Corrected

Dishwashng Facilities

The three compartment sink is setup with the wash side next to clean storage. Reverse setup of the sink so the clean equipment is next to the sanitizer side of the sink. There is no area to store soiled dishes. Provide bus buckets or other designated area to store soiled items.

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 16.4.501
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

There are hanging racks in the kitchen that are dusty. Clean to remove. The vent fans in the walk-in cooler are dusty. Clean to remove. The back door is not rodent proof. Provide a rodent proof back door.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

There are pieces of equipment that they are not planning on using. Remove all unecessary items.

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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