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Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 6:28 PM

Address
545 WASHINGTON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
25 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-403.11-P
✓ Corrected

Reheating for Hot Holding (P)

Foods in steamtable not reheated prior to being placed into hot holding: rice 70F grits 55F. Discarded by PIC. Retrain staff to completely reheat cooked foods for hot holding to 165F before placing in steamtable for service.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.14-PF
✓ Corrected

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Wrong test strips for quats sanitizer. Provide correct strips for testing sanitizer.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Wall next to trash can at dish point soiled. Door of mop closet soiled. Floor under bar heavily soiled with debris. Interior of bar refrigerators with spills and water. Clean all areas to prevent contamination

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 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Water on floor around water tank in basement. Confirm when plumber has assessed.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Men's bathroom under sink- hole in wall with exposed pipe. Cover hole to prevent pests from entering.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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