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Friday, November 7, 2014 at 6:30 PM

Address
1917 DORCHESTER
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
50 inspections
22 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Grill press with heavy carbon build-up. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115
✓ Corrected

Equipment Thermometers

No equipment thermometer inside of the 4 door deli style cooler. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 24-4-903.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Clean equipment observed being stored under pipes of the 2 bay preparation sink. Discontinue and store all equipment in clean an protected area's. Clean knives observed being stored in between wall and knife holder. Discontinue and store all knives in clean and protected area's.

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 24.4.903
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

Hand sink near the 2 door upright Centaur freezer not draining properly. Address and make all necessary repairs.

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 29.5.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department