TALK AND WOK CAFE
PASS W/ CONDITIONSFriday, September 13, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Violations Cited
590.005/5-205.15-P
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Observed a leak at the bottom of the pipe located in the basement. (photos taken) No smell coming from the pipe but when the PIC flushed the toilet small amount of water came out of the pipe. PIC stated they had someone come out a month ago to fix the other side of the pipe. Exterminator also noted this on the recent report. PIC called the landload at the time of the inspection and asked to have a licensed plumber come out. Provide an invoice from a licensed plumber on company letterhead. PIC stated the licensed plumber is scheduled to come out today. Please email over the plumbers report after the repair has been fixed. 9/13/24- PIC emailed on 9/11 stating that a plumber came out and stated the pipe needed to be replace because is was to old and that they patched the hole. Today I observed the pipe still leaking a small amount at the bottom. Photo taken. No smell. PIC was not able to provide an invoice from a licensed plumber stated the plumber would be out on Monday. She was not able to provide a confirmation email from the plumber. A woman from the building management stopped by and stated she would reach out to the plumber and have them send a confirmation email. The email that I recieved was from the building management company stating that a plumber would be out tomorrow at 7am. Please provide a report/invoice from the licensed plumber on company letterhead. Please ensure that a plumbing permit is pulled if this is required.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
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.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
No towels or means to dry hands in the bathroom. Provide means to dry hands.
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.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
KITCHEN-Observed rodent droppings. BASEMENT- a good amount of cockroaches on the glue boards. PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from 8/29/24. Spoke with the PIC and recommended to her that they make sure that they are reading the extermination reports and taking action to the recommendations that are stated on the report to help correct the rodent activity. Contact the licensed exterminator to come out and inspect the establishment. Provide a detailed IPM report for the next inspection. Clean to remove all rodent and cockroaches. 9/13/24- PIC stated that she called the exterminator and stated he would be out in 2 weeks. An email was sent to the PIC stating all the documentation that was needed for today. PIC was not able to provide confirmation on the extermination report. Please contact the licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM Report.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Observed food not covered/protected with lid covering in the walk in refrigeration unit. Provide proper food container coverings.
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.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed a few open cans of sauce in the original cans. Provide food grade containers for storage.
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.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker expired in Aug 2024. Contact licensed company to inspect the hood and update the sticker. 9/13/24- At the time of the inspection the PIC called the hood company on speaker and was not able to speak to anyone. Contact licensed company to come out and clean and inspect hood.
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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.