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Mumbai Spice

FAIL

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 6:07 PM

Address
251 MASSACHUSETTS AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
33 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Multiple containers of stewed items made within past two days without date marking. Date mark large batches of preppared foods to ensure proper rotation.

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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.14-PF

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

pH strips instead of Quats test strips for 3 bay sink. Provide correct test strips for quats sanitizer. Tested by ISD: 200ppm.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and maintain to avoid contaminating ice.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Cases of onions stored on the floor. Store all food 6 inches or higher off the floor to avoid contamination.

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 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Cleaning: Basin of mop sink with soil build-up. Mouse droppings under shelf of beans and India spices. Mouse droppings under soda dispensing bags and shelving. Heavy soils and debris on walk-in cooler florr under bottom shelves. Hot line refrigerators soiled on handles and around gaskets. Coca-cola cooler in prep area with spills. Clean and maintain all areas to avoid contamination and attracting pests.

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 590.006/6-501.112-C

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Dead mouse on glue trap under soda dispenser. Removed by staff. Monitor traps for pests and dispose of dead pests promptly.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Flies carry 100+ pathogens, land on feces then food. Transfer 2 million bacteria per landing. Roaches spread 33 bacteria types, 6 parasitic worms. One roach can contaminate entire kitchen overnight. Major asthma trigger.

Code Requirements

Eliminate immediately: Kill visible pests, Find and eliminate breeding sites, Fix all screens/seal openings, Remove standing water, Clean drains weekly, Professional treatment if over 5 insects seen, Install fly lights/traps.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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