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THE BLARNEY STONE

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Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 6:19 PM

Address
1505 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02122
Category
FS
Violations
11 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
61 inspections
27 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.14
✓ Corrected

Cooling

Cooked chciken fingers observed cooling inisde of the 4 drawer cooler at 70F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. Chicken was removed at the time of the inspection. Large container of spinach and artichoke dip observed cooling at room teperature. Disconitnue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Container Labels

Several squeeze bottles with non labels. Provide.

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 06-3-501.13
✓ Corrected

PHF's Properly Thawed

Bay scallops observed being defrosted in stagnant water. Disconitnue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.

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 06.3.501
• MINOR 08-3-302.15
✓ Corrected

Washing fruits and veg's.

Bowl of half cooke french fries observed being stored directly on top of battering station used for raw chicken. Discontinue to ensure no cross contamination from raw chicken.

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 08.3.302
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Small roll away cart used for battering chicken located directly next to the hand sink with noi splash guard. Provide or relocate. Boxes of produce observed being stored on teh ground of teh walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all food products elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

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 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Metal sheet covering the door to the beer cooler is damaged and coming off. Address and make any 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 15.4.202
• MINOR 16-4-501.11/.15
✓ Corrected

Dishwashng Facilities

Dish machine does not appear to be operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. 3 Bay sink is to be used if dish washer is not operating.

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 16.4.501
• MINOR 21-3-304.14
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops in nthe main kitchen area. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

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

Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the 2 door deli nstyle cooler. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.

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 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Interior of the small single door Blodgett oven inn the basement preparation area with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.

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 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

Hot water faucet of teh hand sink neat the fryer not operational. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water was sufficient throughout the rest of the establishment.

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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