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DIM SUM CHEF INC.

FAIL

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Address
1 BRIGHTON AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
23 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Raw eggs being stored above ready to eat produce. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no crosd contamination from raw eggs.

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

No one on site with a food allergy certificate. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Cooked pork being stored out at room temperature at 70F. PIC stated that the pork had been out for around 2 hours. Cooked pork was removed and placed into the walk-in cooler to continue the cooling process. Ensure proper cooling methods are inplace at all times.

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Dirty mop and bucket being stored directly next to preparation sink. Discontinue and store appropriatley to ensure no contamination from soiled mop and bucket. Tool box being stored on lower shelf of rolling cart where small containers of soy sauce is being stored. Discontinue and store appropriatley.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Soiled wiping cloths left out on counter tops. Discontinue and store in appropriate sanitizing solution.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Interior of storage cabinet near front service station visibly soiled with what appears to be rodent dropings. Clean to remove. All pest control reports are up to date.

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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