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Toutwel Restaurant

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Monday, September 9, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Address
643 RIVER ST
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
27 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Observed a leak under the mop sink which is located in the warewash area. Contact a licensed plumber and provide an invoice on company letterhead for the re inspection.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF

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

Date marking is not being maintained on prepared foods. Provide date marking on foods that are prepared and stored in refrigerator unit for 24 hours at 41F.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of mice dropping in the bathroom located on the 1st floor. Clean to remove all droppings. Evidence of rat droppings in the warewash area located in the basement. Clean to remove all droppings. Contact a licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report at the re inspection.

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Observed heavy grease build up on the interior and exterior of the fryolators. Clean to remove heavy grease build up. Observed heavy grease build up on the back splash behind the stove and on the hood vent. Clean to remove heavy grease build up. Hood sticker expires at the end of the month. 9/2024.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Observed kitchen equipment and other unnessary items being stored in the trash area. Remove all unnessary items to help prevent with rodent activity.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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