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Dumpling Cafe Inc.

FAIL

Monday, February 6, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Address
693 WASHINGTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
62 inspections
30 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P
✓ Corrected

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Discontinue all food preparation in basement. Professionally clean and disinfect basement areas affected by water.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Instruct staff not to prepare food in basement to avoid possible contamination for water in basement. Hire professional cleaning company to clean and disinfect basement- provide documents or invoice. Continue to purchase dumplings and provide receipt.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Rat droppings in basement under shelves. Debirs and soils under shelves. Clean basement area near employy bathroom- clean floors grease trap and remove trash and old boxes.

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Provide in writing from landlord timeline for completion of drain repair or cleaning. Discontinue all food preparation in basement. Professionally clean and disinfect basement areas affected by water.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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