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Santo Domingo Restaurant

FAIL

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 2:35 PM

Address
179 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02121
Category
FT
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
26 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 08-3-302.11/3-304.11

Separation Segregation Cross Contamination

KITCHEN -at time of inspection-found RAW food ( whole eggs ) stored above READY TO EAT FOOD- CORRECT-store all RAW FOOD on bottom shelves & store READY TO EAT FOOD on top shelves --to protect the ready to eat food from possibile contamination--

Why This Matters

Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.302
• MINOR 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

PROVIDE the proper sanitizer test kit at 3 bay sink-

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

BETWEEN USE-store wiping clothes in a sanitizing solution ( refer to serve / safe book or food code ) -this is to help kill "germs" on clothes & to help prevent spreading "germs" with contaminated clothes-

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 21.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

BASEMENT-CLEAN the white color food bins ( flour etc. ) of built-up grime & CLEAN the lid of the small top loading freezer-of grime-- & CLEAN the inside of the "jordon" freezer of food spills- & CLEAN the top of the hot water heater tank--

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 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

STAFF RESTROOM -provide paper towels in restroom-dispenser is empty-

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 38-6-303.11

Inadequate Lighting

WALK-IN REFRIGE-provide light in walk-in-

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
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

BASEMENT-remove items not used in the " day to day " operation of the restaurant - ( sofa etc.)-

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 42.6.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department