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THE BARKING CRAB

FAIL

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Address
88 SLEEPER ST
Boston, MA 02210
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
Facility History
113 inspections
53 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Red / spanish onions stored under raw containers of fish -relocate to reduce potential contamination

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 14-4-202.11

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Shellfish tank - wooden structure -some areas of the walls have visible signs of peeling paint from constant use.This is exposing the wood to the water The constant use of this area is rotting the wood which is now saturaded and flaking. Visible signs of damage Shellfish are being stored on the bottom of this tank. Potential physical / chemical contamination. Provide a CLEAN - SMOOTH - DUABLE - NON ABSORBANT surface as discussed during inspection

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 14.4.202
• MINOR 21-3-304.14
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Several soiled rags discarded throughout the restaurant - store as discussed when not in use

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 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean interior of all refrigeration units from food spills stains and soils

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
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

Relocate soiled mop / bucket and store in a segragated area as discussed - remove opened boxes of staff breakfast cereal stored in with restaurant supplies keep segragated as discussed

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 42.6.501
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