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Dumpling Kitchen

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Address
79 RIVER ST
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
3 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.007/7-206.12-P

Rodent Bait Stations (P)

Bags of poison observed on teh basement floor. Discontinue and provide proper pest control stations.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper pest control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the basement storage area. Address clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.

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 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Home style hand sink being used in the main kitchen area. Remove and provide and NSF 7 commercial hand sink for the restaurant.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the basement floor. Clean and sanitize to remove all.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Excess debris and other equipment observed in the basement storage area. Discontinue and renove any unecessary equipment/debris not being used for the restaurant to help minimize any rodent harborage.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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