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Hing Shing Pastry

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Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Address
67 BEACH ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
RF
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
84 inspections
36 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)

Employee observed handling ready to eat meats with bare hands. Discontinue all bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(C) | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of heavy fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area. Evidence of roach activity noted in the basment area. Address and provide an up to date pest control reporting treatment for fruit flies.

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
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Knives observed being stored in between preparation tables and soiled walls. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected area.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.14-C

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.

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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-204.112-C

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Equipment thermometer inside of the first 2 door deli cooler damaged and not working properly. Replace.

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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Interior of the 2 door sliver cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Floor of teh basement storage area with excess moisture. Clean to remove. Exterior of bulk food containers in the main kitchen area with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Floor under and around grill and stove top with food debris. Clean to remove. Lower shelf of the prearation table in the main kitchen area. Visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Door handles to all coolers with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Knife holders in the main kitchen area with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Handles to knives in the main kitchen area visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.

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
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