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Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 1:57 PM

Address
1 FANEUIL HALL MKT PL PL
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
116 inspections
52 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

Chicken wing at servicing line 120F. Ensure hot holding of PHF foods maintained at 140F or above. PIC discarded product.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Observed brocolli being stored on top of grease trap. Store all foods in protected areas away from potential sources of contamination.

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 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Cutting boards at cookline heavily scored and soiled. Resurface or replace.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Pipe under steamer appears to be leaking. Determine source of water and make necessary repairs. Provide detailed plumbers report upon reinspection.

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
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Pooling water on floor behind steamer unit at cookline. Clean to remove. Determine source of water and make necessary repairs. Provide detailed report fo repair(s) made upon reinspection.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department