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Friday, October 7, 2022 at 6:51 PM

Address
107 SOUTH ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
24 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.008/8-103.12-P

Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)

Cooked obster in reduced oxygen packaging. Removed from packaging. HACCP variance for raw meat only. Discontinue packaging cooked product.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Kitchen staff without hair restraints. Food handlers must wear hair restraints at all times to prevent contamination.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Hood sticker expired. Cleaning scheduled for 10/18

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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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