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Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 6:26 PM

Address
40 HARRISON AV
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
35 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-302.11-P
✓ Corrected

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Raw meat stored above produce in walk-in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Ensure raw meats are stored below produce and ready to eat foods.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-203.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Shellfish tags not stored with shellfish. Tags not dated for last piece sold. Organize tags and date when last piece sold to maintain records.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Debris and grease under cookline. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Top of grease trap under 3 compartment sink with soils and debris. Maintain clean. Unpleasant ordor at 3 compartment sink. Provide documentation of last cleaning.

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
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