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Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 7:30 PM

Address
327 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
35 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

No current certified food protection manager certificate on site. Provide one full time certified food protection manager.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

PIC Performing Duties

8-303.20 Existing Establishments Permit Renewal and Change of Ownership. [590.008(C)] (A) Copies of Permit. The permit shall be made out in duplicate. One copy shall be given to the applicant and a paper or electronic copy shall be placed on file with the board of health.(B) Expiration and Renewal of Permit.(1) A permit shall expire no later than one year from the date issued.(2) An annual food establishment permit may be renewed by applying at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the permit on a form provided by the FC-regulatory authority. Establishment must pay for 2019 Health Permit at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue 4th Floor Health Division ASAP

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Food prep sink inoperable. Make all necessary repairs.

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 29.5.201
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