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Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 5:42 PM

Address
29 TEMPLE PL
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
19 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-403.11-P

Reheating for Hot Holding (P)

Cooked beef in at 112F. Reheated to 171F. Ensure staff are reheating cooked foods to 165F prior to placing into hot holding.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.007/7-204.11-P

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Quats sanitizer in spray bottle tesyting over 500ppm. Discarded by PIC. Mix sanitizer according to label directions- 200ppm- to prevent possible contamination.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Mutiple containers of prepped foods held over 7 days: farro quinoa broccoli sweet potato ceasar dressing red wine vinaigrette dated 12/30 and 12/31. Discarded by PIC. Prep smaller batches and monitor dates for compliance.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-502.12-PF

Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)

Steaks in reduced oxygen packaging. Removed from packaging. Discontinue storing steaks in reduced oxygen packaging without a HACCP plan. Provide written plan to ISD for approval.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Old mouse droppings in dry storage and in corner of server station. Clean and monitor for 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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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