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Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 7:14 PM

Address
3160 WASHINGTON ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
⚠ 4 major
Facility History
26 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)

Only hand sink in the back of the restaurant where all the food prep is being done has the basin filled with soiled pots and pans - removed immediately - maintain clean and clutter free as discussed

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(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(C) | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.15-PF
✓ Corrected

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Currently this restaurant is cooking in bulk for another one of there locations that has limited refrigeration / freezer space - PIC could not explain if all the cooked foods were being cooled down properly before packaging - some foods [ boneless chicken ] was cooked at an unknown time were 86F [ voluntarily discarded ] need to ensure all cooked foods in bulk are abeing properly cooled down within the six [6] hour perimeter as stated in the food code - verify with temperature log books

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-502.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Variance Requirement (Pf)

No written information from local board of health stating that the restaurant has permission to discard soiuled mop water down the toilet of the restroom - provide as discussed and keep on site to verify that a variance has been provided

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-603.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Fresh juices being produced and sold on site - [ no information stating that it is an unpasturized product ] address as discussed

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
✓ Corrected

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Ensure the manager on site during time of inspection posts his current food safety certificate as discussed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C
✓ Corrected

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

Ensure all foods are being stored off the floors including all walk-in refigeration / freezer units in the basement a minimum of six inches so foors can be properly cleaned and to reduce potential contamination

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean interior oand exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units cooking equipment bilk food storage bins from visible food spills stains and soils

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean all areas where needed from visible food spills stains and soils in tyhe kitchen and food prep area of the basement

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

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