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Obosa Foods

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Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 5:21 PM

Address
146 BELGRADE AV
Roslindale, MA 02131
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
Facility History
31 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C
✓ Corrected

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Observed plastic bowls used as scoopers in bulk containers. Discussed with PIC to provide handled scoopers for proper dispensing.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.16-C
✓ Corrected

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discussed with PIC to discontinue using sponges for warewashing.

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
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Observed soiled microwaves and under counter refrigerated unit next to fryers. Clean to remove all soils

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 590.006/6-501.112-C
✓ Corrected

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Dead rodent observed on trap in basement. Discussed with PIC to provide detailed pest report for establishment and to maintain areas free of soils in hopes of preventing activity. PIC removed and corrected on site.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Flies carry 100+ pathogens, land on feces then food. Transfer 2 million bacteria per landing. Roaches spread 33 bacteria types, 6 parasitic worms. One roach can contaminate entire kitchen overnight. Major asthma trigger.

Code Requirements

Eliminate immediately: Kill visible pests, Find and eliminate breeding sites, Fix all screens/seal openings, Remove standing water, Clean drains weekly, Professional treatment if over 5 insects seen, Install fly lights/traps.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Observed hood sticker expired September 2021. PIC stated the hood is scheduled for cleaning on October 20th. PIC instructed to provide confirmation email to the Health department upon completion.

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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