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TOUCHIE'S SHAMROCK PUB

PASS

Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 5:45 PM

Address
501 E EIGHTH ST
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
34 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

clean all equipment stored in storage room in the basement.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

clean vent on hood above fryer in the kitchen. Clean window sign above fryer in the kitchen. Clean all shelving inside the walk in cooler in the basement. Clean fan motor covers to fan inside walk in cooler. Clean exterior of bulk food storage container in the basemnent.

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
✓ Corrected

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

keep all supplies at least 6 inches off floor of walk in cooler located in the basement. Clean floor throughout food storage room in basement.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department