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Red Island Restaurant

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 7:02 PM

Address
657 WARREN ST
Dorchester, MA 02121
Category
FT
Violations
8 total
Facility History
32 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Container Labels

Large food grade container with granulated seasoning inside without label. Provide.

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Eggs crates being used to strain cooked chicken wings at fry station per PIC. Discontinue to avoid contamination of RTE foods. Raw shell eggs being stored above RTE produce in walkin. Store raw foods below RTE foods to avoid contamination. Bucket catching excess condensation from condenser in walkin cieling being stored above ready to eat rice. Discontinue.

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 13-2-304/402.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Two employees without proper hair restraints. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 13.2.304
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Shelving opposite cookline storing take out containers and shelving in dry storage area adjacent to walkin refrigerated unit with peeling paint and exposed wood. Clean and seal to maintain smooth durable and cleanable. Reach in freezer in basement not sealing properly when closed and being held shut with and electric motor. Repair to ensure door closes and properly seals.

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 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Coffin freezers upstairs and in basement with heavy frost buildup inside. Clean to remove.

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 26-4-502.13
✓ Corrected

Re-use of Single Service Articles

Perforated plastic top of 5 gallon bucket with porous edges being used as cover on steam table. Several plastic gallon jugs with ragged edges being used as food storage containers at cookline. Provide NSF food grade utensils that are smooth durable cleanable and no porous.

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 26.4.502
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Hood sticker expired. Provide current properly hole punched hood sticker. Inside walkin with exposed equipment motor. Cover.

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 38-6-303.11
✓ Corrected

Inadequate Lighting

Several lights above cook line missing bulbs. Several bulbs out in hood system. Replace bulbs for adequate lighting on cookline.

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 38.6.303
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