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KING AND I CORP.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 3:19 PM

Address
145 CHARLES ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
45 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Ice machine interior is soiled with pink mold like substance. 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 04-3-501.15/4-301.11
✓ Corrected

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Basement: Walk-in refrigerator the dumplings are tightly wrapped and 63 F. Provide proper cooling methods to ensure treat items cool rapidly.

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Kitchen: Refrigerator gaskets are broken. Repair.

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

The high temperature dishwasher is not holding at 180 F. Provide proper rinse temperature.

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
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