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Durty Nellie's

FAIL

Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 1:35 PM

Address
108 BLACKSTONE ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
Facility History
74 inspections
36 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

ICE MACHINE-LIGHT BULBS AND TV STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE--do not store any items on ice machine--to help protect ice against contamination

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 10-3-304.12

Food Utensil Storage

ICE MACHINE-ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE COVERED IN ICE--store ice scoop in a sanitized container/holder on or beside ice machine--

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 10.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

SANDWICH UNIT BEHIND BAR HAS BUILT UP SOIL-clean inside and outside--

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
• MINOR 25-4-904.11

Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

BASEMENT-PAPER GOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR-store all paper products at least 6 inches off floor--

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 25.4.904
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

REST ROOM 1ST FLOOR- DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING-CEILING LIGHT SHIELD MISSING-NO LID ON WASTE CONTAINER-provide corrective action on each violation--

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

BASEMENT--UNDER DELIVERY CHUTE--PILES OF TRASH AND DEDRIS--clean area under delivery chute

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

BASEMENT-IMPROPER STORAGE-CLUTTER-remove unneecessary items-store all items off the floor at least six inches and off the walls at least12 inches-to allow for proper cleaning and proper pest control--

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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