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MORTON'S PIZZERIA

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Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 3:54 PM

Address
896 MORTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
42 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.15-PF
✓ Corrected

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Sliced deli meats inside of the flip top deli cooler at 49F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooler prior to being placed out for service. All other foods inide of the unit were at below 41F. Deli meats had just recently been sliced.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.14-C
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.12-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Buckets filled with seafood observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in refrigerator. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being store a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. Excess moisture observed on teh lower shelf of the pizza cooler. Address clean to remove and make any necessaryv repairs. Unit was operating properly at the time of the visit.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Single door Beverage Air Freezer not functioning properly. Address make any necessary repairs and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintaint eh appropriate temperature. All foods inside of the unit were at the appropriate temperature and removed at the time of the inspection. Several lights aout above the stove top. Replace.

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Excess moisture observed on the basement floor from the AC unit possibly due to the humidity. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department