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Friday, January 26, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Address
1917 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 3 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
62 inspections
34 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-304.11-P
✓ Corrected

Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)

Meat slicer with dried on food and soils / Disassemble clean and sanitize

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-304.11-P
✓ Corrected

Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)

Stored knives with dried food and other soils / Clean and sanitize knives / Store clean and dry

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P
✓ Corrected

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Bucket of dredging flour for the chicken with a metal type fragment noted on the surface of the food / Discard the flour due to risk of contamination.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Small rodent droppings noted under hand sink and alond base of walls in between equipment / Remove. No IPM reports on site PIC states that exterminations are done bi-weekly and are emailed. No access at this time to the emails. Contact pest control and provide the last 3 months worth of IPM reports on compliance

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C
✓ Corrected

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Bucket of dredging flour used for chicken uncovered and stored on floor / Cover food containers when not in use and elevate at least 6" off of floor

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.12-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Walls and floors under equipment with visible soils / Clean to remove

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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