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HIDDEN KITCHEN

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Monday, August 13, 2018 at 2:06 PM

Address
535 ALBANY ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
38 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Knowledge

PIC will need to renew his Food Safety Certificate. If can not fo to a class have receipt with date and that its paid.

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.

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Discontinue to store product on the floor in walk in. Must be 6 inches off the floor.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Clean floor in walk in amd under equipment and shelves as discussed.

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