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Friday, May 21, 2021 at 6:36 PM

Address
640 WASHINGTON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
72 inspections
26 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
✓ Corrected

Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)

Employee observed handling ready to eat foods with bare hands. Discontinue and ensure there is no bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.

Why This Matters

Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(C) | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.12-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Box of fresh corn observed being stored under the pipes of the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and ensure all food are being stored in a clean and protected manner. Several containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods 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 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Floor of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Fan cover of the compressor to the walk-in cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.Several shelves of the walk-in cooler with what appears to be a rust like substance. Clean to remove ad resurface. Large bin storing heads of lettuce visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. 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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C
✓ Corrected

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Hand sink in the front service area not draining properly. 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 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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