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Monday, January 10, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Address
674 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
49 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-102.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)

Person in charge had no written guidelines or was able to demonstrate complete knowledge of employee illness policy. Inspector provided PIC with written guidelines for employee health policy. Learn and train all staff. Person in charge has an expired CFPM certificate. Provide receipt upon reinspection.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.115-PF
✓ Corrected

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector heard a barking dog in basement and confirmed with person in charge that there is a dog in the basement. Remove.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.15-C
✓ Corrected

Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)

Employee was observed cutting vegetables before washing them. Employee took corrective action by washing them first.

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

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

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Scooper was observed being stored in rice container with handle touching product. Person in charge took corrective action by removing the scooper.

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
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