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Showa Womens Institution

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Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.112-PF
✓ Corrected

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

At this time found high temperature dishwasher rinse at 202F It was 172F at the plate. PIC stated that a new dishwasher has been ordered. As long at it 160F at the plate you can use the dishwasher. Please see if it is a adjustment that you can do to the rinse temp to read properly.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.18-C
✓ Corrected

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

PIC will need to clean the hood filters and had the hood cleaned it expired in Sept 2025. PIC stated that it will be cleaned tomorrow.

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

The dishwasher is being replaced. It is on order. The dishwasher is still being used and check each day that it is 160F + at the plate. PIC stated that he will stop using it if that happens.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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