SOUTH BOSTON CHINESE
PASSTuesday, January 11, 2022 at 1:48 PM
Violations Cited
590.007/7-201.11-P
Separation-Storage (P)
Remove open bags of rock salt by the front counter area and keep completly segragated from the food service locations as discussed
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
No current 2021 health permit - no allergen awareness certificate on site Address immediately as discussed
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.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Ensure all knives cleavers saw blades and cutting boards are free from previous usage before using again on another task some deep lacerations in the cutting boards and some of the ends of the chef knives contain food soils from earlier in the day
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Ensure all raw foods are stored underneath or clearly and properly seperated during storage in all refrigeration units especially on the cooking line where cross contamination can easily happen Ensure all foods are elevated off the floor a minimum of six inches during storage
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Service Sink (C)
Discontinue storing the soiled mop water and bucket by the entrance to the front counter area - dump all soiled water in the mop sink area as discussed and sstore in this area when not in use - change the water used to mop the floors on a more frequent basis as discussed
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Grease Trap(C)
Clean to remove all visible soils
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Remove all personal belongings stored by the take out area and keep clean with only items affiliated with food service
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Drying Mops (C)
Discontinue storing soiled mops directly on the floor and keep elevated as discussed
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.