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Picalonga Restaurant

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 1:53 PM

Address
744 DUDLEY ST
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
FT
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 4 major
Facility History
14 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-602.11-P

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)

Soiled knives wedged between equipment with meat residue - Remove and Discontinue storing wedge between equipment - Properly wash rinse and sanitize

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Operating under previous owners permit Not properly training staff on proper cleaning procedures for food contact equipment and surfaces. Owner have a water filter on handsink in kitchen- Properly train staff on the above mentioned. Owner Applied for own permit and changed ownership at 1010 Mass Ave.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Several Ready to eat items stored in walk in units without dates- Date mark all ready to eat and prepared ready to eat products stored for 24 hours and more

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.19-PF

Manual Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)

Staff washing soiled equipment in Rinse bay - Properly wash rinse an sanitize food contact by correctly using 3 bay sinks thats labeled - Train staff on proper way to clean equipment

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Drinking water filter was attached to the handsink in the kitchen area- Remove and discontinue using handsink for water filter. The hand sink needs to be easily accessible or staff to wash hands properly.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Soiled in use utensil stored with food residue - Store in use utensils with product or in a dip well 135F of clean water

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

No Drain plugs for 3 bay sink PIC had cloths clogging drain- Discontinue using cloths and other items to clog drains. Provide Drain plugs

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Bathroom Sink is clogged- Repair

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
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