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Tasty Caribbean

FAIL

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 4:47 PM

Address
388 BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02121
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
14 inspections
6 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

PROVIDE FOR AT LEAST ONE "SERVE / SAFE" CERTIFIED STAFF TO COMPLETE THE ALLERGY AWARENESS COURSE-

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 16-4-301.12

Three Compartment Sink

REPLACE THE MISSING- WASH SIGN ON 3 BAY SINK-( wash rinse. & sanitize )

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 16.4.301
• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

BETWEEN USE-STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION -SET UP 2 BUCKETS OF SANITIZER -1. BUCKET MARKED "RAW "FOR CLOTHES USED ON RAW FOOD CONTACT SURFACES & 1. BUCKET MARKED R.T.E. ( ready to eat )FOR CLOTHES USED CON READY TO EAT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES-CHANGE SOLUTIONS AT LEAST EVERY 4 HR. ONCE USED-

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

AT THE COUNTER-REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE--

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 38-6-303.11

Inadequate Lighting

REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN REFRIGE-

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 38.6.303
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