Chinatown Cafe
PASSWednesday, August 11, 2021 at 2:11 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide sanitzing solution for in between uses.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Container of raw eggs and other meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store 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 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Several tiles around the floor drain in the back preparation area damaged and missing. Adres and make any necessary repairs. Several area's of flor tile with low grout levels. Address and maintain grout levels to help minimize any fruit fly activity.
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.
590.004/4-602.11-C
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Blade of the can opener is visibly soiled. Clean to remove or replace. Knives observed being stored on a visibly soiled prpearation table under meat slicer. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored in a clean and sanitized manner.
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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Interior of the 2 door cooler in front of the single bay preparation sink is visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. All storage racks in the back preparation area are visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
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.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Pressure released faucet in the public restroom only runs brielfy and not long enough to wash hands. Address make any necessary repairs and ensure that the water will run a minimum of 15 seconds to provide proper hand washing. Hot water facuet at the hand sink in the employee restroom not operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Pipe under the 2 bay sink is leaking. Address and and make any necessary repairs. Hot water was sufficient througout the establishment.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Controlling Pests (C)
Evidence of fruit fly activity observed near where the ginger is being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.