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Rinconcito Salvadoreno

FAIL

Friday, October 28, 2022 at 3:46 PM

Address
313 MERIDIAN ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
11 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-202.11-PF

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Interior of microwave with soils clean to 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 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

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

Raw eggs sitting over ready to eat foods store eggs below reay to eat foods

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 590.004/4-204.119-C

Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)

3 bay sink without signage and also reverse the sink to have sanitizer bay near prep sink to help eliminate cross contamination. label properly

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 590.006/6-201.12-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Hood baffles with carbon build up clean to remove

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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