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CHINA MAXIM III

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Friday, October 5, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Address
241 MARKET ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
43 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-3--301.11
✓ Corrected

Prevention of Contamination from Hands

Manager observed handling ready to eat lettuce with bare hands. Discontinue and ensure there is no bare hand contact with 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 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Cutting board over 2 door deli cooler visibly soield and scoared. Clean to remove replace or resurface.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Metal bowl being used to dispense rice. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands. Provide handled scoops for all bulk food containers.

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

Card board being used to line shelving inside of freezer and top of grill. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces are maintained cleanable durable and smooth.

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 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Soiled wiping cloths being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide proper sanitizing solution.

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 21.3.304
• MINOR 24-4-903.11

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Clean knife being stored on top of soiled piece of cardboard. Discontinue and store all knives clean and protected. Cutting board being stored on what appears to be a rusted rack. Discontinue and ensure All equipment is stored clean and protected.

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
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