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Great Taste Bakery and Restaurant

PASS

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 3:37 PM

Address
61 BEACH ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
67 inspections
34 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.003/3-305.12-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and esnure all foods are being stored a minimum of 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 590.004/4-202.16-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Copper pipe near the small walk-in freezer in the first basement area appears to be drippig with condensation (possibly needs to be re-wrapped with insulation). Address and re-wrap copper piping. Pipe under the single bay sink is leaking. Repair.

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 590.006/6-501.111-C
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (C)

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted both in the main kitchen and basement storeage area's. Address. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of the visit.

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
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