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NEPTUNE RESTAURANT

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 5:54 PM

Address
63 SALEM ST
North End, MA 02113
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
Facility History
58 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 05-4-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Thermometers Provided

Provide thermometers for all locations of food service discussed during inspection

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 05.4.302
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Provide a sign for the ice machines to properly identify which ones are being used for food service and which ones are being used to ice down seafood and drinks Relocate all produce in the refrigeration unit that is stored under raw seafood and store as discussed - no signs of contamination at this time

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
• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Replace worn cutting boards where needed

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 21-3-304.14
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Have sanitizer with wiping cloths set up as discussed when preparing foods in the basement to properly clean food contact services

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean shelving throughout the basement area from all visible food spills stains and soils-Clean interior / exterior of all refrigeration units from visible soils - clean outside of all cooking equipment from old food spills stains and soils

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 24-4-904.11AB
✓ Corrected

Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils

Shucking knives are being stored in a worn plastic food container - discontinue and store in a clean - segragated area as discussed - a cell phone was stored on top of them

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 24.4.904
• MINOR 37-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Repair ceiling above the three bay sink in the basement - visible hole

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

Remove cell phone from clean utensil storage area - keep all personal items segragated from foods and food service areas

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 42.6.501
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