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Friday, March 4, 2022 at 7:32 PM

Address
11 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FS
Violations
12 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
22 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P
✓ Corrected

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Small fire at the cook line wok station.Ansul system & dry chemical fire extinguisher discharged. Denature/discard all exposed food items. PIC had voluntarily disposed items before my arrival.Items were observed in a trash container and denatured on site.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Small fire at the cook line wok station.Ansul system & dry chemical fire extinguisher discharged. Denature/discard all exposed food items. PIC had voluntarily disposed items before my arrival.Items were observed in a trash container and denatured on site.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Responded to the location while on call for a report of a fire. Upon arrival I met with PIC Jerry Chen who explained that there was a small fire at the wok station. The ansul system discharged the manager also discharged a dry chemical extinguisher. The establishment will remain voluntarily closed reset/recharge fire alarm & ansul system Clean /sanitize/disinfect all affected locations Provide all necessary documentation be re-inspected by building plumbing.health before approval to re-open. Manager instructed to call the ISD office(617-635-5326) the next business day and speak with a supervisor to receive instructions for re-opening

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(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Responded to the location while on call for a report of a fire. Upon arrival I met with PIC Jerry Chen who explained that there was a small fire at the wok station. The ansul system discharged the manager also discharged a dry chemical extinguisher. The establishment will remain voluntarily closed reset/recharge fire alarm & ansul system Clean /sanitize/disinfect all affected locations Provide all necessary documentation be re-inspected by building plumbing.health before approval to re-open. Manager instructed to call the ISD office(617-635-5326) the next business day and speak with a supervisor to receive instructions for re-opening

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(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.004/4-601.11-C
✓ Corrected

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Small fire at the cook line wok station. Clean the reach in open top units prep stations at the cook line to remove evidence of the ansul system & dry chemical fire extinguisher discharge.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-601.11-C

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Small fire at the cook line wok station. Clean the reach in open top units prep stations at the cook line to remove evidence of the ansul system & dry chemical fire extinguisher discharge.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C
✓ Corrected

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Replace or clean soiled ceiling tiles above the wok station per Building Inspector.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Replace or clean soiled ceiling tiles above the wok station per Building Inspector.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.13-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Small fire at the cook line wok station. Clean the floors walls under/around the cook line equipment to remove evidence of the ansul system & dry chemical fire extinguisher discharge.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.13-C

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Small fire at the cook line wok station. Clean the floors walls under/around the cook line equipment to remove evidence of the ansul system & dry chemical fire extinguisher discharge.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Hood sticker observed expired on 1.4.22.Provide proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.post new sticker. PIC instructed to call for appt and forward Email confirmation to the Health Division

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Hood sticker observed expired on 1.4.22.Provide proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.post new sticker. PIC instructed to call for appt and forward Email confirmation to the Health Division

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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