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Korean Garden Restaurant

FAIL

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 3:38 PM

Address
122 HARVARD AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
Facility History
43 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.003/3-304.14-C

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Keep allw iping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.

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 590.003/3-305.11-C

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

In the basement use scoops with handles for dispensing bulk food product. Remove plastic bowls with no handles. In the basmeent keep 50 pound bag of onions 6 inches off the floor while stored in the basement.

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 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

In the basement prep kitchen remove rust buildup on the top of the grase trap. Remove rust buildup on shelving inside the walk in cooler in the basement.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

In the basement keep supplies 6 inches off the floor. Clean basement walk in freezer floor. Remove buildup of soils. In the basement near the old and unused equipment remove grease buildup on the floor area. Clean the floor of the water heater room in the basement. In the main kitchen clean the floor under the hot line. Remove grase and soils buildup. CLena kitchen floor under around and behind all tables refigerators and freezers in the kitchen. Clean the hood above the cooking line. Reove grease buildup.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

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

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

In the basement remove 3 fly traps set up in the prep kitchen. All 3 traps contain dead flys attached. Fly traps should not be used during open hours of this establishment.

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

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

In the basement remove all unused equiemtment stored on the basement.

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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