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Friday, December 19, 2014 at 6:38 PM

Address
140 TREMONT ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
18 total
⚠️ 7 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
44 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
βœ“ Corrected

Hot Holding

Onions 125 Β°F

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135Β°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)
βœ“ Corrected

Cold Holding

Cheese 48 Β°F Veggie Burger 45 Β°F mushrooms 44 Β°F

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41Β°F-135Β°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70Β°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41Β°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41Β°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41Β°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41Β°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41Β°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70Β°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
⚠️ CRITICAL 11-2-201.12
βœ“ Corrected

Personnel w/ Infections Restricted/Excluded

Employee illness policy does not reflect 105CMR 590.00/1999 FDA Food Code Employee illness policy must include the following: The purpose of this agreement is to ensure that Food Employees and Applicants who have received a conditional offer of employment notify the Person in Charge when they experience any of the conditionslisted so that the Person in Charge can take appropriate steps to preclude the transmission of foodborne illness. I AGREE TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE: SYMPTOMS 1. Diarrhea 2. Fever 3. Vomiting 4. Jaundice 5. Sore throat with fever 6. Lesions containing pus on the hand wrist or an exposed body part (such as boils and infected wounds however small) MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS Whenever diagnosed as being ill with Salmonella Typhi (typhoid fever) Shigella spp. (shigellosis) Escherichia coli O157:H7 hepatitis A virus Entamoeba histolytica Campylobacter spp. Vibrio cholera spp. Cryptosporidium parvum Giardia lamblia Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Salmonella spp. (non-typhi) Yersinia enterocolitica or Cyclospora cayetanensis.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 11.2.201
⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-301.12-.15
βœ“ Corrected

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How

Observed cook handle raw beef and resume food handling of other food products without removing glove and washing hands. Food handlers leaving and returning prep/ cooking area wearing gloves. Excessive and improper use of disposable gloves by food handlers on prep and cooling line. Food Service Establishments Training Tips Single-use disposable gloves have become a popular way to abide by the β€œNo bare hand contact of ready-to-eat (RTE) foods.” regulation. Single- use gloves are only as clean as the hands that don them. Washing hands thoroughly before and after wearing or changing gloves is one of the most important things food handlers can do. However some food operators may get a false sense of security or worse yet; use gloves as an excuse not to properly wash their hands and overuse the single-use gloves thus defeating their purpose. Gloves are in fact an excellent way to reduce the possibility of contaminating ready-to-eat foods and serve as an extra precautionary measure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention β€œGloves reduce hand contamination by 70 to 80% and prevent cross-contamination”. But the key to their efficacy is coupled with proper hygienic practices. Some important tips to remember; β€’ Gloves are task specific and should NEVER be worn continuously. They get contaminated just as bare hands do so change them out frequently. β€’ Wash your hands properly in between these changes i.e. (a 20 second scrub with soap warm water and don’t forget to dry off with a clean paper towel). β€’ Gloves are not a stand-alone protective barrier. As mentioned above they are not 100% effective but when combined with proper hand washing they significantly reduce the possibility of contaminating your customer’s food. β€’ Gloves can still cross-contaminate. Don’t touch the ready-to-eat food if you have just handled a raw piece of meat or eggs. Throw away the gloves wash your hands and put on a new pair. β€’ If you touch a dirty surface with your glove (hair nose clothing floor equipment or utensils) the glove is dirty and you need to change them after washing your hands. β€’ Bacteria from your skin continue to grow while underneath the gloves and that is why it is important to wash between handling the new gloves. Don’t pre-contaminate your gloves. β€’ Non-latex gloves are recommended in Massachusetts. Keep a box of gloves in a readily accessible area. Perhaps by the hand wash sink. Being careful not to contaminate them here either. β€’ Gloves used for food contact should not be used for money trash cleaning of soiled surfaces

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 12.2.301
⚠️ CRITICAL 20-4-703.11
βœ“ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Observed ware washing employee not sanitizing bowls pans etc. at 3 bay sink.

Why This Matters

INVISIBLE KILLERS: Bacteria survive on 'clean-looking' surfaces for days. Inadequate sanitization caused Salmonella outbreak affecting 1,500 people via ice cream. Cutting boards can harbor 200 times more fecal bacteria than toilet seats. E. coli survives 1-4 hours on surfaces. Norovirus survives 2 weeks. One contaminated slicer infected 300 people with Listeria.

Code Requirements

SANITIZATION MANDATORY: Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171Β°F for 30 seconds by immersion; Contact time: minimum 7-30 seconds depending on sanitizer; Test concentration EVERY 2 hours; Change solution when visibly soiled; ALL food contact surfaces must be sanitized: After each use with different foods; When switching raw to ready-to-eat; Every 4 hours in continuous use.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Set up proper sanitizer at ALL stations; Test and adjust concentration NOW; Re-sanitize ALL food contact surfaces; Obtain test strips immediately; Post sanitizer concentration chart; Train staff on test strip use; Create sanitization log; Change solutions every 2 hours minimum

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-703.11
⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11
βœ“ Corrected

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

Remove all fly paper.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.201
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
βœ“ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

*Importance of Food Manager Certification* Massachusetts adopted the food manager certification in order to protect public health and prevent foodborne illness. A certificate implies that the person has knowledge of food safety and the prevention of foodborne illness through the control of risk factors. The certified person must be able to apply this knowledge in day-to-day operations in order to provide consumers with safe food. Responsibility of the Certified Food Manager The certified food protection manager is responsible for monitoring and managing all food establishment operations and to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with food establishment regulations. The certified PIC must be knowledgeable about foodborne illness prevention and must use thisknowledge to recognize hazards and take appropriate preventive and corrective actions. *The person in charge shall ensure that: Multiple risks factors noted on inspection. All employees are trained and monitored in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties; Employees are effectively cleaning their hands by routinely monitoring the employees' handwashing; Employees are properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils before they are reused through routine monitoring of solution temperature and exposure time for hot water sanitizing and chemical concentration pH temperature and exposure time for chemical sanitizing;

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
βœ“ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

Evidence of flies Provide extermination and fly control and IPM report prior to reinspection.

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
β€’ MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
βœ“ Corrected

Food Container Labels

Bulk food containers not labeled.

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
β€’ MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Remove pegboard from above ice cream area

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
β€’ MINOR 09-3-301.11(C)
βœ“ Corrected

Handling of Food & Ice

Using disposable bowls to scoop food condiments. Provide scoops with handles.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 09.3.301
β€’ MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Rusted grease trap.

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 15.4.202
β€’ MINOR 15-4-202.16
βœ“ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Remove all crates and provide adequate shelving.

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 15.4.202
β€’ MINOR 16-4-501.11/.15
βœ“ Corrected

Dishwashng Facilities

Hole in sanitizing bay of 3 bay sink.

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 16.4.501
β€’ MINOR 17-4-302.14
βœ“ Corrected

Test Kit Provided

No chlorine test kit

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
β€’ MINOR 23-4-602.13
βœ“ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Built up debris food grease and grime on interior and exterior of all refrigeration units cooking equipment etc. Defrost freezers.

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
β€’ MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
βœ“ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Built up debris food grease and grime on floor. Clean floor under & behind all equipment.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
β€’ MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Chipped peeling paint & worn areas on walls throughout. Large opening in base of wall - Back storage room/Basement Molding missing and loose through Basement prep area Missing ceiling tiles in Basement prep and main prep area

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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