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Monday, August 11, 2008 at 4:54 PM

Address
19 UNION PK
South End, MA 02118
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
5 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

store wiping clothes in a sanitizing solution when not in use-set up 2 buckets--1 for clothes used on RAW food contact surfaces & 1 bucket for clothes used with READY TO EAT food contact surfaces--

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

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

KITCHEN--clean the door gaskets of the 2 door low reach-in refrig--*spread the gaskets and clean in the folds to remove food build up--& clean the white door at mop sink (under the radio)

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 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

BASEMENT RESTROOM-post sign to read=employees must wash hands before returning to work--

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department