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Showa Womens Institution

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Friday, November 2, 2007 at 2:14 PM

Address
414 POND ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
56 inspections
21 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Ice unit cover off on exterior top of machine.(Corrected on site by PIC) Replace. Exterior of the side to ice unit is rusted/worn.Repair.

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Missing vent cover on bottom of 2 door coke refridge in cafe.Provide

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
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Flaking paint-storage room 2). Ceiling/wall area over and behind ice unit in disrepair.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department