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Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 4:24 PM

Address
5 TYLER ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
18 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

No food thermomters were available at the time of the inspection. Provide.

Why This Matters

TEMPERATURE ABUSE: Without thermometers, 73% of foods are held at unsafe temperatures. Bacteria double every 20 minutes between 41-135°F. Undercooked ground beef (not reaching 155°F) causes E. coli outbreaks affecting hundreds.

Code Requirements

Provide calibrated probe thermometers immediately: One per cook station minimum, Range -40°F to 200°F, Accurate to ±2°F, Calibrate daily in ice water (32°F). Check temps every 2 hours for holding, always for cooking.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.17-C
✓ Corrected

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from March 2020. Adress and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Refrerral to be made to the City of Boston Fire Department for expired tags.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department