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Crystal Restaurant

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Friday, October 16, 2009 at 3:28 PM

Address
14 LINDEN
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 4 critical
Facility History
28 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14

Cooling

Cooked stuff cabbage covered on prep table at 60F(?).Provide proper practices for whatever the process is(Cooling-Hot holding etc.).

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-301.12-.15

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How

Staff observed wahing/rinsing hands in prep sink without soap.

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.

FDA Code: Section 12.2.301
⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-207-09.11

Medicines FirstAid Storage

Prescription medicine stored over food in prep area.Properly store.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 41.7.207
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

PIC Performing Duties

Certified food mgr. not performing REQUIRED duties as needed per Food Codes as evident upon inspection that PIC didn't know Time/Temperature relationship for Cooling Type of Sanitizer used in 3bay Employee Health policy nor could recognize the critical violations cited to correct on her own as should be done.Please inservice staff on requirements.Thankyou.HOOD sticker doesn't indicate whether there were Defficiencies when serviced.Provide info.Site Cleanliness license expired in2007???Certified Food Mgr's.certificate expires 11-17-2009.Need to see that individual has signed up paid for an upcoming class for recertification before inspection can be passed.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Soda gun holder missing drip line at bar.

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 16-4-501.11/.15

Dishwashng Facilities

Dishmachine worn.Gaskets to doors broken or in disrepair.Currently utilizing soiled rags to keep water from dripping.Repair.

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 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Dust on exterior walls and doors of Walk-ins.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department