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Hong Kong Eatery

FAIL

Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 4:45 PM

Address
79 HARRISON AV
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
45 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.19

Times as a Public Health Control

New owners have not been approved for a TPHC for the duck chicken pigs and ribs on display in the window / Discontinue until an application has been approved for a variance for TPHC by the Board of Health.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Dish machine gauge is not properly reading temperature / Repair.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Hoods with visible grease build up / Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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