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Tin Tin Buffet

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Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 3:23 PM

Address
200 N BEACON ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
66 inspections
31 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16
✓ Corrected

Hot Holding

General Gao Chicken........120 F. Provide hot holding temperature of 140 F or above. Manager reports Chicken was place on buffet line within the hour. Chicken was reheated to 165 F and placed back on the buffet to be held at 140 F or above.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11
✓ Corrected

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

tools used for mixing food items are dirty and soiled tot he touch. Clean all equipment used for food prep. Equipment should be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Clean all cooking equipment on the hot line.

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

clean under the dish machine and dishroom table. Clean the floor area table legs shelving pipes and all other soiled surfaces below the dish table.

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 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Remove all loose debris and trash around the dumpster. Keep grounds clean at all times.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 36-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Floor at customer area has a crater like 1-2 inch sepression under the carpet. Repair floor to ensure floor surface is smooth and durable.

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

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

In the baseement remove all unecessary items from storage. If item has no use in this establishment remove it.

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 42.6.501
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department