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Gourmet China House

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Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Address
55 BEACH ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
16 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C
✓ Corrected

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Pipe under the hand sink in the main kitchen area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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 590.006/6-501.111-C
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (C)

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage/preparation area's. Address.

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C
✓ Corrected

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Evidence clutter in the basement storage rooms. Discontinue and remove all unecessary euipment. All materials not being used for the restaurant operations to help minimize and rodent/insect activity.

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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