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Mi Pueblito Restaurant

FAIL

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 6:24 PM

Address
333 BORDER ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FS
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
54 inspections
24 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-102.11

Labeled Common Name

Label all clear plastic spray bottles to identify product properly

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.102
⚠️ CRITICAL M-3-603.11

Consumer Advisories

No disclosure [*] on menu. Provide where needed

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.

• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Papusa filling in refrigerator is registering 51F. This product was made the day before and place in a five gallon container to cool. Discussed proper cooling procedures with P.I.C. and came to an understanding in which the chef will start using shallow metal pans to cool down products within the proper time frame of six hours- the first two hours being the most critical. Product was voluntarily discarded

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Keep all foods elevated off the floor dring storage in the walk-in.Store all raw chicken pork beef and seafood on the bottom shelves and the fresh produce/ cooked items above them to minimize any possible contaminatio

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean bottom of single door freezer - outside of all food containers from visible food spills and soils

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
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Parts of the dropped ceiling have water damage.Replace where needed

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department