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Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 6:24 PM

Address
41 ESSEX ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
83 inspections
36 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

No paper towels located at the basement hand sink. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

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

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement prpearation area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

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 590.002/2-401.11-C
✓ Corrected

Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Evidence of cigarette butts observed in a bucket in the main kitchen area. Address and ensure there is no smoking inside of the establishment.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.14-C
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.

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 safety 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
✓ Corrected

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Ceiling in the small hallway located near the second walk-in cooler has a small leak coming from it. Address and make any necessary repairs.Covering to the brick wall located in the same small hallway appears to have separated and the sheet rock crumbled. Address and clean to remove. Drop ceiling in the storage room for beer appears to be leaking and sagging. Address and make any necessary repairs. Card board observed being used to lines several shleves in the main kitchen area and basement area. Discontinue the use of card board to help minimize and roach activity.

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 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Interior of the first 2 door Superior cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Exterior/interior of the small 2 door Superior cooler next to the 3 bay sink visibly soile. Clean to remove. Surface of the basement WOK station with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Floor around the 3 single top burners located in the basement with excess debris. Storage shelves of the second basement walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Small ice cream freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Lower shelf of the 2 door Superior freezer with excess frost and ice build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Interior of the 3 door derli style cooler visibly soiled with food debris and excess moisture. Clean to remove. Unit was operating below 41F at the time of the inspection. Small storage rack located next to the dish machine heavily soiled and with food debris. 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 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.112-C
✓ Corrected

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Eveidence of many traps with roaches on them located in the basement preparation area. Remove all dead insects on a more frequent basis.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Flies carry 100+ pathogens, land on feces then food. Transfer 2 million bacteria per landing. Roaches spread 33 bacteria types, 6 parasitic worms. One roach can contaminate entire kitchen overnight. Major asthma trigger.

Code Requirements

Eliminate immediately: Kill visible pests, Find and eliminate breeding sites, Fix all screens/seal openings, Remove standing water, Clean drains weekly, Professional treatment if over 5 insects seen, Install fly lights/traps.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C
✓ Corrected

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Excess debris and sheet rock located in the small hallway in the basement near the walk-in cooler. 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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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