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Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 5:13 PM

Address
20A DISTRICT AV
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
32 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.002/2-301.12-P
✓ Corrected

Cleaning Procedure (P)

I observed cook wash his hands and did not dry them off because no papertowel he attempted to dry with wiping cloths - Train staff to wash hands properly

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF
✓ Corrected

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Nothing preprared is date mark in coolers - date mark all products prepared and stored for 24 hors and more

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-302.14-PF
✓ Corrected

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

No test strips to test concentration of sanitizer - Provide testing strips to test concentration I used mines and the sanitizer inside the handsink was too high remove and re do 6.23.23- Sanitizer was not set up at thr time of re-inspection - Properly set up sanitizer at the start of shift

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

There was no paper towels at the handsink at front sink and there was a bucket inside the back sink filled with sanitizer. - Train staff to wash hands properly with soap and towles to dry hands 6.23.23- I observed both members of staff washing their hands and not drying them still no paper towels - PIC came in washed hands and had place or fix papertowel- Train staff

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.003/3-501.13-C
✓ Corrected

Thawing (C)

6.23.23- Thawing raw chicken inside sink in plastic emerged in water - Remove and drain and properly thaw chicken.

Why This Matters

SURFACE CONTAMINATION: Room temperature thawing allows surface to reach 70°F+ while interior frozen. Bacteria multiply 7-fold every hour. Creates perfect conditions for Salmonella, Campylobacter growth. Major factor in poultry-related illnesses.

Code Requirements

Approved thawing methods ONLY: Under refrigeration (best), Under cold running water (70°F) in sink, In microwave if cooking immediately, As part of cooking process. NEVER at room temperature. Plan ahead for slow thawing.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
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