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Hong Kong Eatery

FAIL

Monday, December 16, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Address
79 HARRISON AV
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
51 inspections
24 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 30-5-203.14

Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow

Provide a backflow preventer for the spigot / red hose used to clean the floors.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 30.5.203
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

There is an offering bowl in the front right corner of the basement vegetable walk-in. The fruit within the bowl has spoiled and should be removed.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Cap / repair the two pipes as discussed during the meeting.

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 29.5.201
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