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Jia Ho Supermarket

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Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 5:30 PM

Address
692 WASHINGTON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
RF
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
49 inspections
25 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-101/701.11

Spoilage Unsafe Food

Dead fish in tank with live fish manager removed at time of inspection ensure safe foods

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 01.3.101
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

cutting boards @ fish counter with scores and soils clean to remove or replace prep tables in basement prep with scores resurface or replace Fish tank with interior mold-like substances clean to remove

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department