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P & R ICE CREAM

FAIL

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 3:09 PM

Address
1284 BLUE HILL AV
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
Facility History
68 inspections
34 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12

Food Container Labels

Label all bulk food containers in kitchen and back room storage.

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 06-3-501.13

PHF's Properly Thawed

In prep sink in back room found chicken defrosting. PIC will have to review with staff to defrost chicken it must be put in refrigerator the day before you need it under running water or cook 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 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Replace gasket on two door refrigerator in back room as discussed.

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 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean exterior and interior of refrigerators and freezers for dry food ice build up grime built up on handles and water build up. Clean shelves on prep tables and under units. Visibly soiled. Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Visibly soiled.

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

Clean and paint wall were peeling behind hot holding unit in kitchen. Visibly soiled and peeling paint could end up in food. Also door to kitchen. Hood visibly soiled. Hood sticker good until JUne 25th. Have hood cleaned or have a date to when it will be done.

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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