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Garden Halal Restaurant

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 6:21 PM

Address
96 BLACKSTONE ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
61 inspections
29 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.002/2-201.11-P
✓ Corrected

(D) and (F) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees Responsibility of the PIC to Exclude or Restrict (P)

Employees are not familiar with employee illness policy. Provide evidence of employee illness training. (Spoke with employees and no employees are showing symptoms of foodborne illness)

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Assignment (Pf)

The certified food manager at the location is Rami Salameh but he is not working and there are multiple risk factor violations. Provide an additional certified food manager who can take active managerial control; train the staff and monitor food safety and health code compliance.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(A) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

There is no kit available to clean up a vomit or diarrhea accident. Provide kit and procedures. (Left another handout with the employee about employee illness policy and vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures)

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

At the start of the inspection there was a bowl full of raw chickes stored in the handwash sink. Keep sink clear so employees can wash their hands (the chicken was discarded by the employee in the restaurant and instructed her to keep the sink clear to wash hands) The three bay sink used to clean the dishes is located downstairs and employees were observed rinsing dishes in the handwash sink before they are placed in the bus buckets to be taken downstairs. Eliminate this practice and restrict handwash sinks to only washing hands.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

There are bags of flour near the mixer stored on the ground. Store all items elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage 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)

There is some grease buildup on the floor and the edges of the cooking equipment. Clean to remove.

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
✓ Corrected

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

The handsink near the three bay sink is leaking from the elbow drain. Repair.

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 590.006/6-501.113-C
✓ Corrected

Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

The mops are stored on the ground near the flour. Store separated from food and off the ground.

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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