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SHALOH HOUSE

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 3:13 PM

Address
29 CHESTNUT HILL AV
Brighton, MA 02135
Category
FS
Violations
11 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
41 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-703.11-P

Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)

Warewashing are observed not setup properly for cleaning and sanitizing of equipment. Retrain staff.

Why This Matters

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Skipping steps leaves bacteria and food residue on 'clean' dishes. Studies show improper warewashing spreads bacteria to 73% of dishes. Major cause of Norovirus outbreaks affecting hundreds.

Code Requirements

Follow 5-step process: 1) Scrape/pre-rinse, 2) Wash in 110Β°F water with detergent, 3) Rinse in clean water, 4) Sanitize for 30 seconds minimum, 5) Air dry (no towel drying). Post procedure at sink. Train all staff.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Staff is not adequately trained on how to properly sanitize equipment. Retrain staff. Provide active managerial control.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
β€’ MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Food employees observed without hair restraints. Provide.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
β€’ MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Observed bag of potatoes stored on floor. Elevate by 6". Store all foods in protected areas.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
β€’ MINOR 590.004/4-301.14-C

Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

No hood above gas range at end of cookline. Provide commerical ventilation.

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
β€’ MINOR 590.004/4-501.115-C

Manual Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers (C)

No detergent sanitizer on site for two compartment sink. Provide. Alterantive setup using rinse bay before dish machine as a third compartment temporarily until dish machine can be repaired. Quats sanitizer on site with test kit.

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
β€’ MINOR 590.004/4-501.15-C

Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Low temperature dish machine on site inoperable. Make all necessary repairs.

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
β€’ MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean floors under refrigerators of visible caked on food soils. Pipes above cookline collecting dust. Clean to remove. Remove pieces of wood stored above pipes.

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
β€’ MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Several missing or water damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage room. Replace. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.

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
β€’ MINOR 590.006/6-201.12-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Pipes present above cookline area.

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
β€’ MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Clean hood and window sill under fan exhaust discharge for hood of visible soils. No hood sticker on hood.

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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