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Chubby Chickpea Mobile

FAIL

Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 2:18 PM

Address
1 CITYWIDE ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
MFW
Violations
3 total
Facility History
55 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

clean all cooking equipment on truck. Remove grease buildup on all cooking equipment.

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 36-6-201.11

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

clean floor area throughout this kitchen. Remove heavy buildup in corners of floor area and under equipment. Set up cleaning schedule to ensure routine cleaning of this mobile kitchen is acomplished.

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

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

clean walls behind cooking line. Remove heavy buildup on walls. clean overhead hood. Remove heavy buildup.

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

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department