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Friday, January 10, 2020 at 3:57 PM

Address
21 DISTRICT AV
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 4 major
Facility History
35 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-302.11-P

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Observed raw tuna stored above boiled eggs observed raw meats stored above ready to eat cooked ground chicken in reach in cooler. Store raw TCS foods seperate from RTE foods to avoid potential cross contamination. Food worker preparing raw protiens in close proximity to RTE cut vegetables at cookline. COS.

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Wait staff lacking proper knowledge on proper cooking temperature for raw poultry. Advising consumers that color is an indicator of doneness. Retrain staff.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(B) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

PIC not monitoring seperation and segregation criteria for TCS foods. Provide additional training of staff. The CFPM is not monitroing proper verification of final cooking temperatures at tableside for guests cooking raw meats at table grill. Provide SOP's on how guest are advised of doneness of raw meats and temperature as an indicator of doneness rather than time or color.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-401.11-PF

Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (Pf)

Establishment is offering raw/underooked protiens on a childrens menu. Discontinue.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-603.11-PF

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Cooking suggestions on table missing final cooking temperature recommendations on consumer instructions posted at tables. Consumer advisory missing dislosure statement. Allergen advisory is not reflective of MGL. Provide proper allergen statement on menu.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
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