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Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 10:53 PM

Address
14 TREMONT ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Category
FT
Violations
8 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
9 inspections
6 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

hand sink in the basement blocked with items stored in front of the hand sink. Hand sink upstairs also blocked with non hand washing items stored in front of the hand sink. Remove ALL items blocking the had sinks. Kepp the path to the had sinks open and clear for hand washing.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

rodent dropppings obsrved on floor of basmeent. Provide exterination service BEFORE the scheduled compliance inspection. Provide reciept of service and provide a status report from the exterminator that provides updte on pest issues. Also provide a gameplan from the exterminator that explains the strategy for dealing woth this pest issue.

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 590.003/3-304.14-C

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Upstairs and downstairs keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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 590.003/3-305.11-C

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Keep 50 pound bags of onions off of the floor in the basement. Remove food items stored in cans in the walk in cooler in the basement. Provide proper food storage containers to store all food items. Provide scoops with handles for dispensing all bulk foods.

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 590.004/4-501.12-C

Cutting Surfaces (C)

cutticng boards on the cold units uostiars on the hot line are scoured and stained. Resurface or replace scoured and stained cutting boards.

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

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

clean exterior of the 3 bay sink in the basement. Remove heavy built up food encrustments and soils from the sink. Clean tops of the bulk food containers. Remove built up soils and food encrustments. Clean exterkior of the rice cooler on the hot line.

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 590.005/5-501.15-C

Outside Receptacles (C)

clean grounds around the dumpster and oil container. Remove loose debris and trash on grounds. Keep area clean and free of unecessary items.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

clean basement walls. Remove buildup of soils and food encrustments on the walls. Clean basement stairs. Remove heavy buildup of soils and loose debris on stairs. Upstairs in the main kitchen remove cardboard from the floor area. If mats are needed provide food service grade mats.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

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