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Sophia's Cafe

FAIL

Friday, November 30, 2007 at 4:16 PM

Address
135 DORCHESTER AV
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FT
Violations
8 total
Facility History
17 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

front line/provide barrier between front line and customer service area rear room/remove storage rack from above ice machine provide food service grade storage containers

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
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

oven/provide proper placement of oven per new plan review

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 16-4-301.12

Three Compartment Sink

3 bay sink/provide proper drain boards

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 16.4.301
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

handsinks/provide constant flow of hot water

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

handsinks/provide proper handwash signage

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 36-6-201.11

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

locker area/ provide smooth easily cleanable floor

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

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

food prep and trash area/provide commercial grade washable ceiling tile rear room/provide smooth easily cleanable ceiling over sinks/storage areas

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
• MINOR 42-5-203.13

Mop Sink not Provided

provide proper placement of mop sink per plan review

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 42.5.203
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