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MOONSHINE 152

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Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 6:54 PM

Address
152 DORCHESTER AV
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
Facility History
21 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

New ice machine in the kitchen has been installed directly beside a prep sink - lid abutts the sink directly - Need to provide a barrier / seperation to minimize potential contamination. Milk crated [ previously used ] are being used to store food containers in the kitchen . Discontinue practice and provide proper food grade equipment / containers as discussed

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

Current test strips on site have been compromised - not reading accurately -Provide new test strips and have readily available at all ware washing locations as discussed

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Several in use wiping cloths are scattered throughout the facility [ floor - on top of cutting boards - dry goods - bar ] set up sanitizing buckets as needed and store rags properly when not in use

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Following areas shall be clean from all visible food spills stains and soils [ interior of single door freezer by the expo station -exterior of all clear plastic bulk food containers under the prep tables -clean gaskets of all under counter refrigeration units - exteriuor of all cooking equipment and hood vents ]

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 24-4-903.11

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Several food grade containers are being stored inside a previously use milk crate - discontinue practice -remove to clean and sanitize before being stored as discussed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 24.4.903
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Missing / broken ceiling tiles in the men's room. Repair / replace as discussed

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
• MINOR 38-6-202.11

Fixture's not properly shielded

One of the light fixtures above the cooking line is broken / cracked and is falling down - repair as needed

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 38.6.202
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department