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Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 9:47 PM

Address
700 ATLANTIC AV
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
28 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Remove/denature/discard all affected food items at the fry station/prep tables due to small fire & dry chemical extinguisher discharge. Items were discarded before my arrival per PIC Observed trash container with discarded items instructed manager to denature & dispose in building trash compactor.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Small fire at the fry station.Dry chemical extinguisher discharged. Establishent voluntarily closed before my arrival. Provide all necessary cleaning/sanitizing manager instructed to contact the ISD office the next business day for instructions to re-open.

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(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.004/4-601.11-C

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Small fire at the fry station dry chemical extinguisher discharged. Clean/sanitize affected fryers &adjoining prep stations to remove soils/evidence of chemical extinguisher.

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 590.006/6-501.13-C

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Clean/sanitize floor under & around fry station to remove evidence soils and dry chemical fire extinguisher discharge.

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 590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Hood sticker observed expired on 2.19.22.Provide proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. Manager instructed to call for appt & provide Email confirmation to the Health Division.

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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