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Hing Shing Pastry

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Monday, August 1, 2022 at 5:44 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-602.11-PF

Food Labels (Pf)

Containers of cookies for self-service without labels. Discontinue selling packaged food without labels.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Backsplash and Exterior of 3 compartment sink with soils. Lid of bulk containers soiled. Basin of hand wash sink soiled. Clean all areas and maintain clean to prevent possible contamination.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment 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 kitchen manager's cooler with soils and spills. Basement floor with debris and old rat droppings. Clean and monitor for activity. Handles of refrigerators with soils build-up. Floor under service counter with debris and soils. Clean all areas.

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 590.006/6-501.112-C

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Dead roaches in basement. Consult licensed pest control as needed. Reviewed current pest reports.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Flies carry 100+ pathogens, land on feces then food. Transfer 2 million bacteria per landing. Roaches spread 33 bacteria types, 6 parasitic worms. One roach can contaminate entire kitchen overnight. Major asthma trigger.

Code Requirements

Eliminate immediately: Kill visible pests, Find and eliminate breeding sites, Fix all screens/seal openings, Remove standing water, Clean drains weekly, Professional treatment if over 5 insects seen, Install fly lights/traps.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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