🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨
Home › MERENGUE RESTAURANT › Inspection

MERENGUE RESTAURANT

FAIL

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Address
156 BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
112 inspections
51 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.110-PF

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)

Wash temperature at 135F shall be at 150F or higher repair.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-601.11-C

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

Clean sides inbetween equipment backsplash to remove visible soil. Clean interior of unit to remove spill upright unit at basemet area.

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 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Toilet inside womens restroom not operating repair.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.005/5-502.11-C

Frequency-Removal (C)

Dumpsters are overloaded provide frequent pick up and clean exterior grounds.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

clean floor below cooking and prep area to remove visible soil.

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
View Facility Profile →

Tags

📍 Dorchester 🚇 Jackson Square (Orange Line) ⚠️ Rodent Activity ⚠️ Temperature Control ⚠️ Floor Maintenance ⚠️ Wall and Ceiling Issues ⚠️ Equipment Maintenance ⚠️ Restroom Violations
📍 Neighborhoods 🍽️ Cuisines 🚇 Transit ⚠️ Violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department