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Friday, May 1, 2015 at 5:57 PM

Address
315 ADAMS ST
Dorchester, MA 02122
Category
FS
Violations
8 total
Facility History
51 inspections
21 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Box of potatoes observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. Wet cloth observed being used to cover a container of cooked pasta inside of the 2 door deli cooler. Discontinue and use approved food grade material.

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 10-3-304.12
✓ Corrected

Food Utensil Storage

Soiled knife observed on magnetic knife holder. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored clean and protected.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 10.3.304
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Excess moisture on the lower shlef of the 2 door deli style cooler. Clean to remove and make all of the necessary repairs.

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

Interior of the upright True refrigerator heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of the 2 door deli style cooler visibly soiled and with excess moisture. Clean to remove. Door handle of the upright True refrigerator with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Storage cabinets above the hand sink and preparation table heavily soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove.

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 24-4-903.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Clean pans observed being storedon top of the upright refrigerator and freezer with the openings exposed to ceiling debris. Discontinue and store all pans inverted

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 24.4.903
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11
✓ Corrected

Installed and Maintained

Pipe under the hand sink in the main kitchen area leaking. Address and make all of the necessary repairs. Base of the mens toilet bowl leaking. Make all of the necessary repairs. Small leak coming from the pipe under the hand sink in the mens room. Repair.

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11
✓ Corrected

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

No paper towels at hand sink. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Outside dumpster with lid left open. Discontinue and ensure lid remains closed in between uses to limit any rodent activity.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
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