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Pit Stop Barbecue

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Friday, May 16, 2014 at 5:28 PM

Address
888 MORTON ST
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
57 inspections
30 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-101.11

Toxic Items: Original Container

Chemicals observed being stored directly over a large bag of onions. Discontinue and store all chemicals appropriately to ensure no contamination to foods.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.101
• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Whole roast observed being left out on couter top to cool (80F). Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. Roast was removed at the time of the inspection to ensure proper cooling methods were in place.

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 04.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Food preparation observed being done on top of the mop sink. Discontinue and provide a clean and sanitized area for all food preparation. Bag of onions observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in storage container. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.

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 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Top to the grease trap not securely fastened. Discontinue and ensure top to the grease trap is securely fastened. Hand sink in the restroom cracked. Replace.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

Spray arm at the 3 bay sink is leaking. Repair.

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 34-5-501.111/.115

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Outside dumpster area with lid left open. Discontinue and ensure lid remains closed in between uses. Outside dumpster with wheel missing. Repair or replace dumpster.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
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