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Monday, October 23, 2023 at 6:53 PM

Address
705 MASSACHUSETTS AV
South End, MA 02118
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
18 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Observed heavy food spills on cooking grills / refrigerated drawers under grill / prep and steam tables. Clean to remove all spills / grease Observed ice build up and soils inside deep freezer next to steam table. Clean to remove all soils / ice Observed heavy spills and splatter on bulk containers. Clean exterior of all bulk containers to remove soils

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.12-PF

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Observed no paper towels at hand sinks. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all handsinks at all times for effective handwashing. Corrected on site

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.004/4-201.11-C

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Observed damaged pH Meter being used for testing. Discussed with PIC to discontinue sushi rice until confirmation of new purchase has been submitted to the Health Division.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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