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State Street Express @MBTA State St. Line

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 4:56 PM

Address
208 WASHINGTON ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
Facility History
25 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 17-4-302.14

Test Kit Provided

?No warewashing instructions at 3bay sink.Provide.No test kit available for sanitizer.Provide.Staff unsure on proper dilution of sanitizer.If you are using "New Foam a Cide" Sanitizer then you need a QT-10 test kit(quat test kit) you currently have a chlorine test kit. If you are using a chlorine test kit then you need a "Commercial/Institutional" type Bleach sanitizer.

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 17.4.302
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11
✓ Corrected

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

No paper towels at handsink.

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 37-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Wall attachments/pipes above sinks etc. visible dirty.Clean.

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