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Pho Pasteur

FAIL

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:48 PM

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

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.005/5-501.115-C

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Remove all excess items from alley way. Grease build up on walls of alley way. Ground in alley way is slick. Clean to remove all debris and grease.

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-202.15-C

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Door sweep on outdoor door is damaged. Replace. Outdoor door has a hole in key handle area. Repair as necessary.

Why This Matters

PEST INVASION: Open doors allow entry of flies (carry 100+ pathogens), rodents (35+ diseases), and airborne contaminants. One fly can contaminate entire prep area in minutes, landing on 30+ surfaces spreading E. coli, Salmonella.

Code Requirements

Install self-closing devices on ALL exterior doors immediately. Doors must close completely within 3 seconds. No gaps over 1/4 inch. Consider air curtains for frequently used doors. Keep doors closed when not in active use.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Excess trash and debris in alleyway. Area around mechanical air conditioning unit has debris and trash surrounding it. Clean to remove

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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