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New York Fried Chicken and Pizza

FAIL

Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Address
1581 COMMONWEALTH AV
Brighton, MA 02135
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
16 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

at inspection found RAW food ( raw chicken )stored above READY TO EAT food -CORRECT BY : store RAW food seperate from READY TO EAT food - or store RAW food on bottom shelves & READY TO EAT food on top shelves - to protect READY TO EAT food from drip / spill / leak contamination

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
• MINOR 06-3-501.13

PHF's Properly Thawed

at inspection found -meats being thawed at " room " temp- ( temp sample = 50 degrees F - placed in refige )CORRECT BY : provide proper thawing by = 1. thaw in refrige or 2. under cold running drinking water 70 F.degrees ot less for up to 2 hours or 3. cook from frozen -

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 13-2-304/402.11

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

at inspection observed prep staff without proper hair restraints -CORRECT BY : require staff handling open food to wear hair restraints -

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 13.2.304
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use- ( reviewed with mgr. how why when )

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

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

at front door -clean the grey trash container of built-up soil- & at counter area CLEAN the freezers ( 2 ) of food spills--& ice build-up ( defrost )

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 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

SEAT AREA - CLEAN the ceiling fan of built-up dust / grime - & CLEAN the ceiling light shields of built-up dust & soil - KITCHEN - CLEAN wall through-out kitchen of heavy build-up of grime / soil ( reviewed with mgr. )

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department