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Five Spices House

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 5:59 PM

Address
58 BEACH ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
41 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

chlorine not registering at low temperature dish machine repair to read 50-150ppms of Chlorine (3 bay to be utilized until repaired 200 ppm of Alpha bac at time of inspection)

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.201
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12

Food Container Labels

bulk food containers without labels supply

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

open bags of food products on shelves once opened store in closed covered containers with labels

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

1. plastic containers without handles being used to dispense food products in bulk food containers supply scoops with handles 2. Knives stored between equipment and walls store clean and dry

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 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

hood vents with grease build up clean to remove

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department