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Friday, May 2, 2008 at 5:29 PM

Address
274 BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
RF
Violations
4 total
Facility History
36 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Interior shelves and vents of Coke and Pepsi coolers with visible soils. Clean to remove.

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 36-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Floors behind counter and by upright coolers in disrepair. PIC William Crosby in the process of re-doing floors 4/25/08.

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

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 38-6-202.11
✓ Corrected

Fixture's not properly shielded

No shields for lights behind counter and in retail area. Provide

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 38.6.202
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

Remove all unnecessary articles in hallway to back behind counter and in basement to avoid clutter.

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 42.6.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department