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Friday, August 28, 2020 at 4:43 PM

Address
450 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
RF
Violations
6 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
64 inspections
35 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

PIC is going to have to pest control come in and address fruit fly issue in retail area by onions bananas warewashing area in food prep room and storage shelf with product on in in back room.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.003(A)/3-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Compliance with Food Law (C)

Multiple raw packaged meats in retail area without Safe Food Handling Instruction. Review with PIC provide on all packaged meats.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean all shelves in kitchen prep. Clean wooden boxes on retail floor more often to help with fruit flies. Clean all wheeled carts used in bach room that are visibly soiled replace ones that are broken. Clean prep tables in kitchen area and remove tin foil from bottom shelves. Must be a smooth durable surface.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.18-C

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Hood filters need to be cleaned. Hood sticker expired May 2020. Have hood cleaned ASAP. Or BFD will need to be informed. Hod filters have been cleaned but the best they can do to get the hood cleaned will be Sept10th. I asked them to call again and that BFD will be informed.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Finish patching the holes in the wall as discussed.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean walls ceiling and floor in walk in refrigerators Clean floor under and behind all cooking equipment and shelves in kitchen and walk ins. Clean walls in restrooms by hand dryer. By cleaning the floor more often this will help with fruit fly issue.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department