THE BARKING CRAB
FAILThursday, August 24, 2023 at 3:17 PM
Violations Cited
590.005/5-205.15-P
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Pump with hose is pumping water in from inner harbor into live lobster tank inside restaurant. Spoke with John Racciopi by phone with MDPH. Establishment shall provided a letter of permission from Massachusetts Department of Marine Fisheries. PIC to forward further information on lobster tank out to quote for a revamp from "Living Waters".
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.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Priority. Provide active managerial control.
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(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Online menu missing disclosure (*) for items served raw ie oyster seafood towel. Provide. http://barkingcrab.com/2014/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SUMMER-FINAL-2023-FOOD-mkt-prices-FINAL-61623.pdf
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003(B)/3-203.11-C
Molluscan Shellfish Original Container (C)
Steamers stored in water in walkin cooler. Discontiue. COS
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Soda syrup stored on floor in back room. Elevate by 6"
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.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Food Preparation (C)
Observed a food worker portioning frozen crab legs inside an outbuilding storage shelter with no access to handwashing. Discontinue. COS.
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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Floor of outside deck bar with bottle caps and soils. Clean to remove. Storage rooms with soils and debris on floors. Clean to remove.
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.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Service Sink (C)
No mop sink on the premises. Install.
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.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
Pipe protruding from under building with water discharging into harbor. Determine source properly plumb. Soapy water collecting in outside trash storage area from recent cleaning remove & dispose of properly into a direct waste drain.
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.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Covering Receptacles (C)
Dumpster do not have lids. Provide pest proof lids on dumpsters.
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.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Trash room with soils and debris shared with Envoy hotel. Clean to remove. Dumpster do not have pest proof lids. Install.
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.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Food is being stored in outbuildings are not rendered pest proof with several gaps in walls floor and doors. Seal to prevent entrance of vermin.
Why This Matters
PEST INVASION: Open doors allow entry of flies (carry 100+ pathogens), rodents (35+ diseases), and airborne contaminants. One fly can contaminate entire prep area in minutes, landing on 30+ surfaces spreading E. coli, Salmonella.
Code Requirements
Install self-closing devices on ALL exterior doors immediately. Doors must close completely within 3 seconds. No gaps over 1/4 inch. Consider air curtains for frequently used doors. Keep doors closed when not in active use.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Handwashing Signage (C)
Provide handwash signage at deck bar handsink.
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 personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Store brooms and mops off the ground .
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.