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Mythos Pizza

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 6:20 PM

Address
203 BOWDOIN ST
Dorchester, MA 02122
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
53 inspections
24 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Meatballs in hot holding unit turned off and atb135F. PIC turned unit back on to ensure that meatballs are at 140F or above.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 06-3-501.13

PHF's Properly Thawed

Chicken wings being defrosted at room temperature. Removed by PIC and put back into freezer. Discontinue thawing at room temperature.

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 06.3.501
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Interior of 3 door cold holding unit visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Hoods and vents visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of fryers with visible grease build-up. Clean to remove.

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 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

No paper towels in restroom or at hand wash station. Provide.

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 32.6.301
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