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Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 5:40 PM

Address
1414 COMMONWEALTH AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
10 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
12 inspections
6 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-401.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Good Hygienic Practices

At the service line provide covers foir all personal drinks.

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 12.2.401
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

Observed rodent droppings on basement floor and dead mice on glue traps. Remove all glue traps with dead pests caught on them. Observed rodent droppings on the basmeent floor area. tProvide exterminators report with details for dealing with rodent issue. Have full extermination service preformed and have reciept of pest control serice and exterminators report available at the reinspection. Report should contain notes on the status of pest activities in this restaurant.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

clean door to ice machine and clean exterior of the ice machine.Remove soils Discontinue stacking meats in the one door glass refrigerator. Provide more shelves in the cooler to ensure good storage practices. Observed box of chicken stored on top of trash container. Discontinue using a trash can as a prep table.

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 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

remove heavy ice buildup from all white "coffin" style freezers.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115
✓ Corrected

Equipment Thermometers

Provide thermometer for walk in cooler located int he basement.

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 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Food encrustments and soils on the exterior of all of the bulk food containers located in the basement. Clean exteriors of the bulk containers. Clean out mop sink. Remover heavy buildup of a black residue on and in the mop sink.

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 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Remove buildup of debris on grounds around the dumpster.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 36-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

clean floor of both rooms in the basmeent. Clean floor area around the ice machine. Remove dirt and debris. Clean the floor area at the landing at the top of the basement stairs.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 37-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

repair damaged wall in room near the basement stairs. Wall surface of crumbling and pulling away from the wall/. Repair damages ceiling tiles on ceiling near the grill area. Ceiling tiles are stained and some ceiling tiles are damaged. Clean wall near the hot line.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

Remove all unecessary items stored int hew basmeent. Organize all remaining supplies. Remove al unnecessary items from shelf above the basement stairs. Keep all mops and brooms 6 inches off the floor. Remove all old and/ broken equipment from storag in the alleway behind the restaurant.

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 42.6.501
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