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NEW SAIGON SANDWICH INC.

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Monday, March 12, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Address
696 WASHINGTON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
Facility History
32 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11
✓ Corrected

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Meat had been removed from refrigeration for food preparation. Whereas there is limited refrigeration (and space) in the establishment if the bulk meat is permitted to warm too much during preparation there exists the potential for the meat to increase the internal temperature of the refrigeration unit. A more orderly procedure should be established to guarantee that this does not occur.

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Containers of whole shelled eggs should be stored on the bottom shelving below any vegetables. Salmonella from the eggs shells may transfer to the cardboard and represent a potential source of contamination for vegetables that come in contact with them. A green onion was observed on a soiled shelf within the refrigerator. If the shelves of the refrigerator are soiled vegetables may not be stored directly on them.

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 21-3-304.14
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Review proper dish washing procedures with the staff. The three-basin sink should be set up from left to right as follows: detergent for washing on the left clean water for rinsing in the center and water with sanitizer (chlorine) on the right for sanitizing. During the inspection the dish basins were all filled with pots and pans. Although the pots and pans were properly washed they were not properly rinsed and sanitized.

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

The interior of the single door Superior refrigerator the converted beverage unit and the case should be cleaned to remove food soil. The interior of the freezer should also be cleaned. The exteriors to several of the bulk food storage containers were soiled and should be cleaned. The blue fan should also be cleaned.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department