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Navarrete Restaurant

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Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 6:11 PM

Address
445 COLUMBIA RD
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
116 inspections
56 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-602.11-P

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)

Food contact equipment counters and non food contact including fryolators was corrected except for fryolators they are still in use using old grease to cook foods such as chiccarones pastelitos The fryolators are encrusted heavily with grease and build-up.- Clean inside underneath and outsides of each fryolator. Grease should be changed frequently.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Carlos Mariano is the CFPM he could not demostrate knowledge of proper hot holding temperature and cold holding. Every area of the restaurant is heavily soiled and have uneccesary clutter throughout. Train staff on proper handwashing.- Needs active managerial control in place for Handwashing Cleaning and time and temperature of foods. Need an illness policy in place coiuld not explain foodborne illnesse signs and symptoms

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Observed live bugs flies and rodent activity - Provide a detailed extermination report from a license exterminator

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean both Fryolators in front behind counter heavily encrusted with soils and grease- Clean to remove inside on the sides and in between to remove grease buildup and soils

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 590.006/6-501.114-C
✓ Corrected

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Remove all uneneccessary clutter from under handsinks in kitchen and in storage area in basement

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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