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Sullivan's

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Friday, July 22, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Address
2080 WM J DAY BL
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
38 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF
✓ Corrected

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

In the walk in cooler nothing was date marked slice tomatoes lettuce individually wrapped seafood and chicken was not date marked- Date mark all ready to eat and time and temperature control foods thats stored in refrigerator unit for 24 hours or more.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.13-PF
✓ Corrected

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

For high temperature dish machine there were no temperature testing strips or Irreversible thermometer- Provide either test strips or irreversible data plate for dish machine

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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Handsinks located behind the counter in the food dispensing area was blocked by trash can - PIC removed I was able to wash my hands there.- Discontinue blocking access to handsink make it easily accessible for all staff to use. Handsink in kitchen are was also blocked by trash can

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.003/3-501.13-C
✓ Corrected

Thawing (C)

Inside walk in cooler there are containers filled with water and frozen packages of lobster meat and Shrimp inside- Remove from packaging when thawing to reduce bacterial growth.

Why This Matters

SURFACE CONTAMINATION: Room temperature thawing allows surface to reach 70°F+ while interior frozen. Bacteria multiply 7-fold every hour. Creates perfect conditions for Salmonella, Campylobacter growth. Major factor in poultry-related illnesses.

Code Requirements

Approved thawing methods ONLY: Under refrigeration (best), Under cold running water (70°F) in sink, In microwave if cooking immediately, As part of cooking process. NEVER at room temperature. Plan ahead for slow thawing.

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

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Interior perimeter of the Ice machines behind the counter and in back is heavily soiled - Clean to remove soils Ice Cream machine soiled - Clean to remove soils

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
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