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KASHMIR INDIAN RESTAURANT

PASS

Monday, May 8, 2017 at 4:31 PM

Address
279 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
76 inspections
36 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Doors to kitchen heavily damaged and repaired with duct tape- Make proper repairs or replace

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 16-4-501.11/.15
✓ Corrected

Dishwashng Facilities

Low temperature dishwasher with chlorine sanitizer at less than 50ppm. Ensure sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm. Not in use at time of inspection. Use 3 bay sink until proper repairs are made

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 16.4.501
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Floors behind cooking equipment in small kitchen with soils floors in dry storage/ locker area with soils and debris- Clean

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department