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FAIL

Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 7:04 PM

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

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

elevate all products six inches from floor through-out counter area stock room (by bathrooms) and both walk-in's do not use empty bread racks empty milk crates or empty tonic racks

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 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

provide a thermometer for pepsi reach-in at counter area

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

clean floors through-out and under all shelves in both walk-in's clean floor under and behind all equipment and shelves through-out cooking line/area

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 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

remove all un-necessary articles around dumpster and grease locker area (grease barrel empty grease boxes toilet bread racks trash and plastic containers) return all empty milk crates empty bread racks and empty tonic racks through-out to owners remove all un-used equipment by rear door

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 42.6.501
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