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Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Address
2257 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
41 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.007/7-207.11-P

Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)

Three different medicines on shelf on cook/prep line. As discussed properly store.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

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

As discussed discontinue to store food in refrigerator or freezer in store style shopping bags. Must be a food storage bag. Be sure all food in storeage are properly cover. Found product in walk in and in freezer.

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 590.003/3-302.12-C

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Bulk food containers need to be labeled.

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 food storage 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)

Clean shelf on cooking line and wire shelves in walk in. Both soiled.

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.18-C

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Hood filter visibly soiled with grease build up. Hood filters will need to be cleaned more often. Hood sticker good until mid Sept 2021. Please have filters clean before re-inspection and provide a date when hood will be cleaned.

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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