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Friday, May 10, 2019 at 4:43 PM

Address
169 BRIGHTON AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
28 inspections
12 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-403.11

Reheating

Hot Holding Line- Chicken 115F Pork 87F Unit 142F. PIC states they have been out for 1 hour and placed them on the stove top for immediate re-heating. Reheat properly ( within 2 hours to 165F) before placing food for hot holding.

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 03.3.403
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

No allergen awarness certificate posted. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper management & personnel procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

• MINOR 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Wiping cloths observed stored wet/soiled on counters at cooking line. Ensure that they are maintained in sanitizer 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

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Bottom of Walk-in Freezer soiled. Clean properly. Counter shelf at the prep area rusty. Clean to remove or replace.

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 36-6-201.11

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Floor at the lower level not smooth and cleanable. Paint to seal it or install proper flooring.

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 38-6-303.11

Inadequate Lighting

No lighting inside the Walk-In freezer. Provide.

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 38.6.303
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Large amount of not in use items/equipment at the lower level. Remove.

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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