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Friday, January 24, 2020 at 7:18 PM

Address
88 CHELSEA ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
9 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-703.11-P
✓ Corrected

Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)

Observed dishes being washed with soap and water rinsed by faucet and air dried / Discontinue and ensure the 3 bay sink is properly set up to wash rinse and sanitize correctly

Why This Matters

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Skipping steps leaves bacteria and food residue on 'clean' dishes. Studies show improper warewashing spreads bacteria to 73% of dishes. Major cause of Norovirus outbreaks affecting hundreds.

Code Requirements

Follow 5-step process: 1) Scrape/pre-rinse, 2) Wash in 110°F water with detergent, 3) Rinse in clean water, 4) Sanitize for 30 seconds minimum, 5) Air dry (no towel drying). Post procedure at sink. Train all staff.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Provide a vomit and diarrheal clean up kit. An informational packet will be emailed to owner with procedures and items to be included in the kit.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Prep table next to the stove with visible soils and rust / Clean and repaint

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 590.005/5-203.13-C
✓ Corrected

Service Sink (C)

Mop sink is not enclosed cannot be fully enclosed due to space constraint and there is an air conditioning unit hanging from the ceiling / Provide splash shields on either side of the mop sink. I will refer to my supervisor.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.17-C
✓ Corrected

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Provide a cover for the bathroom trash bin

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department