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PERKIN'S SQ DELI

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Friday, May 25, 2018 at 2:35 PM

Address
106 DORCHESTER ST
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
47 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

No current allergen awareness certificate. Provide. Only one part timer has a certified food protection manager certificate. Provide an additional CFPM certificate.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Ice machine near mop sink with tape residue and visible soils on stainless steel plate inside. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry. Ice bin at service line with visible soils. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
⚠ MAJOR 30-5-203.14

Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow

Ice machine with drain tube draining into a mop sink. Provide and indirect waste drain to prevent potential back flow of waste water into ice machine.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 30.5.203
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Bucket of debri from floor excavation being stored next to ice machine ice machine in basement drains into a mop sink. Store foods (ice) in a manner that prevents potential contamination. PIC to relocate drain for ice machine into a clean and sanitized bucket and empty frequently below the flood line until permanent solution and be determined for ice machine waste water discharge.

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 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Rear basement ice machine with drain pump mechanism draining into a sump pump pit. Ensure drain for ice machine is indirectly plumbed and discharges into a waste drain. Provide cover for new basement sump pump.

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Bucket of debri in basement from recent excavation of basement floor for new sump pump next to ice machine. Remove.

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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