Food Opera
FAILThursday, February 16, 2023 at 3:24 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw meat stored over produce in walk-in cooler. Ensure all raw meat is stored below produce and ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Exterior of steamer station cooler soiled. Floor in basement dry storage with debris and rat droppings. Floor under fryer and wok station heavily soiled. Outdoor trash area with boxes and debris. Clean all areas to prevent contamination or attracting pests.
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.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Sprinkler pipe broke in dining room morning of 2/5. Repaired and reset same day and establishement was closed. Invoice for repair provided at time of inspection. Need confirmation from Building Deparment all repairs acceptable.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.