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Russ & Mimi's

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Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Address
16 BIRCH ST
Roslindale, MA 02131
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
4 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-202.13-P
✓ Corrected

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

PIC will need to have an air gap installed on the prep sink as discussed.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.13-PF
✓ Corrected

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

PIC will need to get a irreversible measuring device for the high temperature dishwasher as discussed.

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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.14-PF
✓ Corrected

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Please provide a test kit for quats for basement three bay sink.

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 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

PIC will need to enclose the mop sink in the basement. 1-2-25 PIC is still working on the mop sink. She will have it done my the end of the month.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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
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