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Momosan Asian Restaurant

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 3:37 PM

Address
80 CAUSEWAY ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
15 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
✓ Corrected

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

PIC not monitoring dish machine no detergent in high temp dish machine. PIC corrected on site. Cryo vac fish thawing in sealed bag in walk in. PIC corrected on site Hand sink at cook line and hand sink at front bar with no paper towels available. Pic corrected on site.

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Paper towels not available at hand sink at cook line and hand sink at bar area. Pic corrected when directed. Provide at all times.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.003/3-501.13-C
✓ Corrected

Thawing (C)

ROP fish thawing unopened in walk in. Reviewed proper thawing methods with PIC. Retrain proper thawing procedures. with staff.

Why This Matters

SURFACE CONTAMINATION: Room temperature thawing allows surface to reach 70°F+ while interior frozen. Bacteria multiply 7-fold every hour. Creates perfect conditions for Salmonella, Campylobacter growth. Major factor in poultry-related illnesses.

Code Requirements

Approved thawing methods ONLY: Under refrigeration (best), Under cold running water (70°F) in sink, In microwave if cooking immediately, As part of cooking process. NEVER at room temperature. Plan ahead for slow thawing.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-501.115-C
✓ Corrected

Manual Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers (C)

High temp dish machine operating with no Detergent. PIC corrected on site when informed. High temp dish machine 165F final rinse

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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