NOODLE STREET RESTAURANT
FAILWednesday, September 16, 2020 at 3:23 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-602.11-P
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Built up soils on interior of bulk food containers
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.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No written procedures and kit for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events Code required information provided to PIC
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. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Probe to food thermometer is not thin
Why This Matters
TEMPERATURE ABUSE: Without thermometers, 73% of foods are held at unsafe temperatures. Bacteria double every 20 minutes between 41-135°F. Undercooked ground beef (not reaching 155°F) causes E. coli outbreaks affecting hundreds.
Code Requirements
Provide calibrated probe thermometers immediately: One per cook station minimum, Range -40°F to 200°F, Accurate to ±2°F, Calibrate daily in ice water (32°F). Check temps every 2 hours for holding, always for cooking.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Bulk food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep/storage
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.
590.004/4-301.12-C
Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)
No drain plugs for 3 bay sink - Ware washing
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.
590.004/4-602.12-C
Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Built up and encrusted food debris grease and soils on cooking/wok units
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Built up soils on exterior of bulk food container Storage area Built up soils on exterior of ice machine Built up soils on shelving throughout - Kitchen/prep/ware washing Built up soils on exterior of rice cooker - Kitchen/prep Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration and freezer units/Ice build up on interior of freezers Built up soils on exterior of low temp dish machine
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up and encrusted soils on walls ceilings and attachments throughout Kitchen/prep/front counter/ware washing/storage dining/storage areas Built up dust on ceiling vents in both bathrooms and hallway outside of bathrooms Built up and encrusted soils on floor under and behind equipment throughout Kitchen/prep/front counter/ware washing/storage areas Built up grease and soils on grease traps - Ware washing areas
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
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Rust on exterior of grease traps - Ware washing area Tape and disposable tin pans taped to wall and next to dish machine
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.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Mops brooms etc not raised up 6 inches above the floor on rack/hooks Do not stored in food prep/ware washing areas
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.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unused and unnecessary articles stored in prep/storage areas - Remove all old and unused equipment
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.