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MASTER WOK

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Friday, July 28, 2017 at 3:31 PM

Address
650 ATLANTIC AV
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
65 inspections
31 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

1) Bowl of cooked rice on counter @ 62f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. (manager voluntarily discarded rice at time of inspection.) 2) Rice in noodles in 1 door cold unit at 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
⚠️ CRITICAL 31-5-203.11

Number Convenient

Kitchen hand sink blocked by wire shelving remove to allow access to properly wash hands

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 31.5.203
• MINOR 06-3-501.13

PHF's Properly Thawed

Beef in bucket of water thawing in sink ensure proper thawing of products under cold running water under refrigeration or through the cooking process

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 06.3.501
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