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OLIVEIRA'S RESTAURANT

PASS

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Address
297 CHELSEA ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FS
Violations
15 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
40 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

Cooked chicken= 105 F. Observed cooked chicken on shelf next to BBQ oven. Cooked beef-= 70 F. Observed cooked beef on shelf next to BBQ oven. Provide proper temperature control for all PHF's. All PHF's should be held cold at 41 degrees or below or held hot at 140 degrees or above. Product out of tempature control was discarded.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11
✓ Corrected

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

Provide seperate storage of raw meats and raw chicken inside meat walk in cooler. Do not store both PHF's together.

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
⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11
✓ Corrected

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

do not store an uncovered cleaning chemical bottle next to raw meat at basement prep area. Provide proper storage of all chemicals and food products.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 41.7.201
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Container Labels

Provide proper storage of all bulk foods stored in basemment dry goods storage room. Provide food grade container and label if necessary all containers

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

keep all food items at least 6 inches off floor. Do not store raw eggs over cooked products inside walk in cooler. Clean top of ice machine and do not store anything on top of ice machine. Only store ice related materials on top of the ice machine. Provide proper covers for all food products. Remove wooden spoon used for food prep.

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 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

replace worn table surface in prep kitchen. All surfaces in the basement kitchen should be food grade and NSF-7 approved. Also remove wooden shelf used on portable rollable cart.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

provide proper face plate for exterior of ice machine. Remove ice buildup from interior of white coffin style freezer. Also clean interior of unit.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115
✓ Corrected

Equipment Thermometers

provide thermometers for all refrigerators without a thermometer.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 17-4-302.14
✓ Corrected

Test Kit Provided

provide test kit for sanitizer at the low temp dish machine.

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 21-3-304.14
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

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

clean all storage shelving throughout basement. Clean interior and exterior of microwave oven. Clean out disconnected walk in cooler used as a storage room. Clean drain compartments to fryers. Clean interior of convection oven. Clean top of dish machine.

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 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

keep dumpsters closed at all times. Currently trash if overflowingt out of both dumpsters. Clean grounds throughout trash area and keep grounds clean at all times.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 36-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

reseal floor throughout basement area. Paint has worn away from floor area. At BBQ station remove cardboard from floor area.

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 37-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

clean walls inside walk in cooler. Remove spider webs from light fixtures in basement. Clean pipes on ceiling in basement. Remove heavy dust buildup on pipes and keep pipes clean at al times. Repair ceiling inside dishroom. Remove heavy buildup from exhaust fan mounted in wall at main kitchen.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

Throughout basement area remove all unused items stored at various points in the basement. Also remove all debris as well as broken and unused equipment.Neatly organize and store all remaining supplies. Remove tires from basement. Provide proper storage of used mops. Remove all unused signs and other equipment stored at traqsh area/outside grounds.

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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