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El Barrio Mexican Grill

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Friday, January 15, 2021 at 6:45 PM

Address
1782 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
50 inspections
22 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Hand sink in back prep area / warewashing was blocked with a table/ cart and a slicer inside the sink. Another sink is available but sink can not be blocked.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean interior of refrigeration equipment in kitchen and basement.

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 590.004/4-202.18-C

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker will expire Jan 25th. PIC stated that hood will be cleaned next week. the filters will need to be clean more often.

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 590.004/4-904.11-C1
✓ Corrected

Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)

Boxed to go containers on the floor in basement. Please properly store 6 inches off the floor.

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 L1

8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers.

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department