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Dumpling Gourmet

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Address
52 BEACH ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
Facility History
55 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Bare / exposed wood shelving was observed within the dish and food preparation areas. The bare / exposed wood should be covered sealed or replaced.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

The walk-in handles in the basement were soiled. Staff began cleaning the handles during the inspection. The top of the white undercounter freezer unit in the rear of the main kitchen should be cleaned.

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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