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Pho Pasteur

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Monday, February 13, 2023 at 5:12 PM

Address
682 WASHINGTON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
89 inspections
41 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-302.11-P

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Raw chicken and raw prok stored together in same container. Store raw meats separately from each other to prevent cross contamination. Corrected on site.

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-402.13-P

Conveying Sewage (P)

Cooking grease on sidewalk and street gutter apparently emanating from alley. Grease receptacle is full. Provide contract for licensed company to empty grase receptacle and records of routine grease disposal. Kepps logs for grease removal and grease trap cleaning up to date.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.116-C

Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Outdoor trash storage area sidewalk and street gutter with oil and grease from alley. Clean area and street to prevent grease from contaminating and clogging storm drains.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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