Kung Fu Tea
FAILWednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Violations Cited
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Assignment (Pf)
At the time of inspection there was no designated person in charge only an employee who did not know if their supervisor was coming in to work today or not. When the certified food protection manager is not on duty assign a person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety sanitization and illness policy.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Per the employee working there is no procedures or kit to clean up a vomit or diarrhea event; 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 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
Per employee on duty there is no food thermometer on site; provide a food thermometer.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Observed food handler not wearing a hair restraint; food employees must wear effective hair restraints when handling food.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.
Code Requirements
All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
The handle to the ice chest below the cane sugar dispenser is broken and is being glued on by tape or some type of soiled epoxy; repair or replace the ice chest handle so that it is cleanable and free of rust and soils.
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.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
The floors in the back of house have dried encrusted stains / the interior of the mop sink has dried encrusted debris and stains / the interior and the walls behind the utility sink in the front of house has black slime and encrusted soils / the jellies refrigerator next to the pont of sale has pooling water in the interior surfaces/ the interior of the two door reach in cooler has dried encrusted stains / on the white drop plate of the ice machine there is pink and black slime / clean to remove soils and water and sanitize surfaces.
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.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
In the closet to the left of the rear entrance there are piles of boxes and cluttered items preventing proper cleaning and hindering the ability to monitor for pests; discard unnecessary items and organize the room.
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.