Did Shanti Taste of India pass their Boston health inspection?

Shanti Taste of India FAILED their Boston health inspection on October 25, 2012 with 14 violations including 2 critical violations.

What critical health violations were found at Shanti Taste of India?

Critical violation: Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How. Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Where is Shanti Taste of India located?

Shanti Taste of India is located at 1111 DORCHESTER AV, Boston, MA.

Shanti Taste of India

FAIL

Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Address

1111 DORCHESTER AV

Dorchester, MA 02125

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 12-2-301.12-.15

✓ Corrected

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How

Staff not washing hands before donning gloves and preparing food. PIC instructed staff. Corrected

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 12.2.301

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⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11

✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

PIC not monitoring staff for proper hand washing in food prepartion area and cooling proceedures.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11

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⚠ MAJOR 30-5-203.14

✓ Corrected

Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow

Provide backflow preventor for hose in basement and in 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 . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 30.5.203

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• MINOR 04-3-501.15/4-301.11

✓ Corrected

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Cooling PHF in deep plastic tubes. Reviewed proper cooling practice

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 04.3.501

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• MINOR 08-3-302.15

✓ Corrected

Washing fruits and veg's.

Vegetables not washed. Vegetable were washed in rinse bay with chemical present. Evidence of food preparation in basement with no hand sink not properly constructed. Discontinue.

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 08.3.302

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• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Cooked vegetables stored with raw vegetables.Discontinue. Open food bins in basement and spices in kitchen not covered. Protect food with sneeze guards for selfservice line.

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 08.3.305

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• MINOR 09-3-301.11(C)

✓ Corrected

Handling of Food & Ice

Dispensing food with plastic cup. Provide proper untensil.

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 09.3.301

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• MINOR 10-3-304.12

✓ Corrected

Food Utensil Storage

Utensil sitting in a bucket of stagnant water. Discontinue

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 10.3.304

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• MINOR 13-2-304/402.11

✓ Corrected

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Staff without hair restraint. Corrected

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 13.2.304

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• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Tandor oven provide information on NSF or similar for clay liner.

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 15.4.202

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• MINOR 16-4-501.11/.15

Dishwashng Facilities

Manufacture information for wash and final rinse plate. Provide. Clorine 100ppm

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 16.4.501

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• MINOR 23-4-602.13

✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Exterior of Pepsi cooler tops of the cooking equipment. Soiled

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

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• MINOR 33-5-501.13-.17

✓ Corrected

Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Provide lids of all trash barrels in kitchen.

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 33.5.501

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• MINOR 37-6-201.11

✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Ceiling tiles soiled and not cleanable and are absorbent. Replace

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

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201

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Shanti Taste of India

Violations Cited

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

PIC Performing Duties

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Corrective Actions

Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Washing fruits and veg's.

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Food Protection

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Handling of Food & Ice

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Food Utensil Storage

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Clean Cloths Hair Restraint

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Dishwashng Facilities

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Corrective Actions

Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

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