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Monday, December 30, 2024 at 7:55 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P
✓ Corrected

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Do not use unsafe foods damaged by flooding and electrical interruption in the basement area.

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 590.008/8-404.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Voluntarily closed due to interrupted electricity and flooding of the basement area due to sprinkler system activating inside the mens restroom. Walls and ceiling of mens restroom are damaged due to sprinkler system water.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
• MINOR 590.004/4-601.11-C
✓ Corrected

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

Clean and sanitize equipment floors and walls affected by flood water.

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 590.006/6-501.11-C
✓ Corrected

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Provide all necessary repairs to walls and ceiling inside mens restroom and basment area damaged due to sprinkler system activation.

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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