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Monday, November 16, 2015 at 3:47 PM

Address
2 BOWDOIN ST
Dorchester, MA 02121
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
Facility History
81 inspections
43 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Pepsi cooler with collard greens temperature of 54F. Mashed potatoes 53F. Ensure PHF foods cooled from 140F to 70F within two hours and from 70F to 41F or below within additional four hours. PIC volluntarilly disposed of product out of temperature.

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 05-4-302.12

Food Thermometers Provided

No food thermometer. Provide.

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 05.4.302
• MINOR 33-5-501.13-.17

Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Outside dumpster observed to be open and overflowing with trash. Maintain closed and ensure proper frequency of trash pickups.

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 33.5.501
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Outside trash area accumulated with containers of waste oil and overflowing barrels of trash. Dupmster overflowing with cardboard and trash. Maintain outside area clean and ensure proper frequecny of trash and waste oil pickups. Provide current copy of site cleanliness permit upon reinspection.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Floors inside walkin freezer unit with ice buildup. Clean to remove. Floor in corner of cookline in front of range with worn surface and greasy builup. Clean to remove and resurface floor with smooth durable non porous and cleanable materials.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Hood sticker expired. Provide current hood cleaning service with updated sticker.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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