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Sunset Grill

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 5:46 PM

Address
130 BRIGHTON AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
25 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

Several drain flies were observed within the dining area while BISD was writing the inspection report. The pest service provider should treat the bar area for drain flies. Sources of standing water should be cleaned promptly. Leaking equipment and/or sources of leaks should be eliminated.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

The four-drawer refrigeration unit beneath the grill is operating between 44 and 46 F. The flip-top refrigeration unit directly opposite the four-drawer unit is also operating at 44-46 F. Food product temperatures within both units cannot exceed 40 F. Both units need to be repaired. There is little to no air circulation at the end of the main food preparation line. The ambient air temperature within the work area was approximately 90 F. BISD suspects that the high temperature and lack of circulation within this cooking area may be taxing the refrigeration equipment. The outside leg to the drainage board on the left side of the dish machine is broken and should be secured/permanently attached to the table/drain board above.

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 16-4-501.11/.15
✓ Corrected

Dishwashng Facilities

The tubing from the rinse chemical to the basement dish machine is broken. A service call has been placed to repair the tubing. The service technician should also check the low temperature dish machine beside the wait station to verify that it is operating/sanitizing properly. The unit appears to be loosing its prime when not operated frequently.

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 16.4.501
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

The fan within the dish room should be cleaned to remove mold. The exterior to the white bulk storage buckets should be cleaned and sanitized.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department