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Jia Ho Supermarket

FAIL

Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 6:19 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Cutting boards in the seafood department visibly soiled and with heavy score marks. Replace or resurface. Compressor of the walk-in meat freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Cutting surfaces in the produce department visibly soiled and with score markings. Clean to remove resurface or provide an alternative cutting surface.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Knives observed being stored in between wall and 3 bay sink. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored in a clean and protected area.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Storage racks inside of the seafood walk-in cooler with a rust like substance. Resurface or replace.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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