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Dot 2 Dot Cafe

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 3:50 PM

Address
1735 DORCHESTER AVE
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
Facility History
26 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Interior of the Turbo Fan oven with excess carbon build-up. Surface of the 6 top burner visibly soiled. Clean to remove.

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 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

No signage at hand sinks. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department