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Ming Kee Poultry

FAIL

Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 4:11 PM

Address
52 KNEELAND ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
35 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-102.11

Labeled Common Name

In basement spray bottles containing chemicals have no labels. Provide labels for all spray bottles containing toxic chemicals.

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
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Fly activity observed upstairs at the retail area and downstairs at the 3 bay sink area. Proivde extermination service to remove all flies from this establishment. Provide reciept of service from exterminator and provide a game plan from exterminator that details plan for dealing with the fly issue.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Heavy buildup of soils on chicken cages observed at the upstairs production area. Clean all cages remove soilsm from the exterior of the cages.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department