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Dumpling Gourmet

FAIL

Friday, July 5, 2013 at 3:49 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

The flip-top refrigerator located at the left end of the cooking line is operating at approximately 40 to 45 F. Food within the top of the unit is at approximately 45 to 47 F due to the extreme heat in the kitchen. The establishment is placing small volumes of food in the unit that can be utilized within an hour to two hours. The refrigeration unit should be repaired so that it can maintain product temperatures at or below 41 F.

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

Clean the handles to the basement walk-in refrigerators. The staff started cleaning during the inspection.

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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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department