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Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 3:33 PM

Address
1 BRIGHTON AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
75 inspections
30 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-202.11-.17
✓ Corrected

Recieving/Sound Condition/Proper Temperatures

Basement: Crab in the freezer is covered in frostbite and the manager said that it was deliverd in that condition. Ensure that items are received in sound condition.

Why This Matters

Improper temperatures allow rapid bacterial growth, potentially causing severe foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.202
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Upstairs: Flour scoops are encrusted with flour. Clean to remove. Prep Area: Food brushes areencruted with sauce. 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
• MINOR 08-3-302.15
✓ Corrected

Washing fruits and veg's.

Prep Area: Vegetables are cut then soaked. Wash vegetables prior to cutting.

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 08.3.302
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Kitchen: Crab in freezer is uncovered. Cover items during storage. Kitchen: Items stored in open cans. Store items properly. Corrected.

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
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