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Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 5:11 PM

Address
445 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FT
Violations
9 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
54 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-3-603.11
✓ Corrected

Consumer Advisories

Provide [ * ] on new menu items offered undercooked

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Keep all foods elevated off the floor duringstorage especially the basement

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 10-3-304.12
✓ Corrected

Food Utensil Storage

Clean in use knives stored in between soiled equipment - relocate

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 10.3.304
• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Allstaff working with food shall provide a proper haur restraint as discussed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 13.2.304
• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Need to have wrapped straws out for self service and / or they should be in a dispenser as discussed

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Clean grease container from all visible soils - remove shrubbery against the building to reduce a nesting ground

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 36-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Repair damaged areas of the floor by the back door where needed

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

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Clean floors throughout the kitchen from all visible soils

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
• MINOR 37-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Repair screen in the back door as discussed

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department