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Stalex Pizza

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Friday, January 27, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Address
140 NORFOLK ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
FT
Violations
11 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
19 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.006/6-202.111-P
✓ Corrected

Private Homes and Living or Sleeping Quarters Use Prohibition (P)

Air mattress observed in the basement dry storage area. Discontinue use of air mattress in a food service facility.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-202.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Blade of the table mounted can opener visibly soiled and with a rustlike substance. Replace.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

No soap present at the hand sink located near the grill top. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
✓ Corrected

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

At the time of the inspection there was not a full time employee who had a Food safety certification. Provide documentation of at ;least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some type of Food Safety Management course for the re-inspection. At the time of the inspection there was no full time employee who had a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.14-C
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Lower shelf of the 2 door flip top cooler with excess moisture. Address clean to remoce and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating at below 41F at the time of the inspection.

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 590.004/4-901.12-C
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanititizing solution.

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 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Sept. 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-202.11-C
✓ Corrected

Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Lights near the preparation table near the basement missing protective covering. Provide.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-305.11-C
✓ Corrected

Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)

Soiled tank top observed left out on the dough kneeding machine. Discontinue and provide proper storage for all employees cloths.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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