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Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 7:15 PM

Address
302 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FS
Violations
10 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
89 inspections
48 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14
βœ“ Corrected

Cooling

Large container of rice inside the walk - in unit is 80F placed inside the walk in at an undetermined time cool down in shallow pans nd document as discussed during inspection

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
βœ“ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

No allergen awareness certificate on site address

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
⚠️ CRITICAL M-3-603.11
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Consumer Advisories

No consumer advisory for "undΓ©rcooked seafood"Address

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.

β€’ MINOR 05-4-302.12
βœ“ Corrected

Food Thermometers Provided

Provide a food thermometer

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 05.4.302
β€’ MINOR 13-2-304/402.11
βœ“ Corrected

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Missing hair restraints on several cooks - soiled outer qarments worn by prep cook. address

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
β€’ MINOR 14-4-202.11
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Food Contact Surfaces Design

Remove wooden cracked spoons from the food service hot holding unis by the front counter and provide food grade utensils 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
β€’ MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Remove cloth curtains leading into the kitchen and provide clean . smooth - durable. non absorbent surfaces as discussed during inspection

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
β€’ MINOR 17-4-302.14
βœ“ Corrected

Test Kit Provided

Replace compromised chlorine test strips 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 17.4.302
β€’ MINOR 21-3-304.14
βœ“ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Set up sanitizer with wipimg cloths as discussed to properly clean food contact surfaces located throughout the kitchen

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 21.3.304
β€’ MINOR 23-4-602.13
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean to remove all visible food spills stains and soils inside and outside of all refrigeration units cooking equipment shelving units and exterior of all food containers

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
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