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Raphael Caribbean Cuisine

FAIL

Friday, July 8, 2016 at 2:27 PM

Address
487 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
43 inspections
22 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-3-603.11
✓ Corrected

Consumer Advisories

POST ALLERGIN CERT.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 14-4-202.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Design

REPLACE ALL SCORED CUTTING BOARDS AND DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT...

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

REPLACE MITTS....SESAL RUSTY GREASETRAP COVER....SAEL ALL BAREWOOD....REPLACE DEFECTIVE FREEZER HANDLE...SEAL SHELVING AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE PANEL IN 1 DR.CELLAR UNIT...ELEVATE SHELVING 6 TO 8 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR....

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES AND DUSTY WIRES....CLEAN HOOD AND REPLACE EXPIRED HOOD STICKER LAST CLEANING AUG 2015...

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 38-6-202.11

Fixture's not properly shielded

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES....

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 38.6.202
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