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Gran Cafe Spanish Amer. Restaurant

PASS

Friday, May 4, 2018 at 3:41 PM

Address
143 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02121
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
Facility History
3 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

No door at mop sink provide. Paint worn on storage shelving repair. Provide splashguard inbetween dish rack and ware washing sink. Provide maintenance rack for mops and brooms.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Paint on basement floor discolored repair.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department