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Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 6:12 PM

Address
663 MORTON ST
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
FT
Violations
12 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
80 inspections
35 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-301.12-.15

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How

Cookline food workers observed not to be washing hands with proper frequency. Ensure proper adequate handwashing.

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 12.2.301
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

PIC Performing Duties

CFPM not monitoring handwashing hot holding temperatures general maintenance and cleaning of facility. Provide active managerial control and employee training.

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
⚠ MAJOR 30-5-203.14

Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow

Mop sink without backflow device on hose. Provide backflow prevention device.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 30.5.203
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12

Food Container Labels

Bulk dry food storage bins not labeled. Provide label.

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

Bottled beverages being stored under handsink drain pipe. Remove. Cooked ribs and rice and beans being stored inside rear double door reach in refrigerator next to raw chicken. Store foods properly away from sources of contamination. Store raw and cooked foods seperately. Bags of cabbage being stored against rear mopsink. Remove. PIC took corrective action and moved bags of cabbage away from mop sink.

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 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Shelving in rear dry storage area soiled and constructed of raw wood. Clean to remove and seal to maintain smooth durable non porous k and easily cleanable surfaces. Equipment cover of rear double door reach in freezer in disrepair. Repair.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Observed several wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizing solution. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between uses.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inside food warmer cabinets with food soils. Clean to remove.

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 24-4-903.11

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Scoop being stored in bulk food storage container with dry beans. Pot on clean equipment storage rack stored not inverted with food debri. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry equipment and store inverted. Store equipment properly when not in use.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 24.4.903
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

No paper towels at cookline handsink. Provide.

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 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Hood panels with heavy grease buildup. Walls behind cookline with heavy buildup. Clean to remove. Provide current hood service with properly hole punched sticker.

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
• MINOR 44-4-802/03.11

Soiled Linen Storage

Several soiled lines stored stacked up against wall in corner of rear dry storage room. Store properly in sealed laundry bin.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 44.4.802
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