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GREAT BARBECU INC.

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Friday, November 21, 2014 at 4:14 PM

Address
15 HUDSON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 5 critical
Facility History
81 inspections
40 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-602.11 B2
✓ Corrected

Labeling of Ingredients

Prepackaged foods for customer self service not labeled with Business Name Address and Ingredients (only display in unit - products for sale are in walk in unit and will handed to customer by employees).

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.602
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

Chicken 66 F Pork 89 F Duck 99 F

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.19
✓ Corrected

Times as a Public Health Control

Operation/Variance for Time As A Public Health Control has been suspended. Administrative meeting held on November 3 2014. In violation (Not keeping records)

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-101.11
✓ Corrected

Person in charge Assigned

Person in charge cannot effectively communicate with the board of health. On return visit PIC had to call for assistance. 590.003: Management and Personnel - federal 1999 Food Code Chapter 2 (A) FC 2-101.11 Assignment*. The first paragraph in FC 2-101.11 is stricken and replaced by the following: (1) The permit holder shall be the person in charge or shall designate a person in charge and shall ensure that a person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of the operation. The owner or person(s) in charge shall designate an alternate person to be in charge at all times when they cannot be present. The alternate when acting as the person in charge shall be responsible for all duties specified in FC 2-103.11 and must be adequately trained by the person in charge to ensure that the establishment operates in compliance with 105 CMR 590.000.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

Certified food protection manager must train all employees in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties duties. Responsibility of the Certified Food Manager The certified food protection manager is responsible for monitoring and managing all food establishment operations and to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with food establishment regulations. The certified PIC must be knowledgeable about foodborne illness prevention and must use this knowledge to recognize hazards and take appropriate preventive and corrective actions.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Ceiling tiles not smooth durable and easily cleanable over front prep area. Glue boards stuck to ceiling tiles.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

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