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Uphams House of Pizza

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Address
566A COLUMBIA RD
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
62 inspections
35 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.15-PF
✓ Corrected

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Freshly sliced tomatos inside of the flip top cooler at 51F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooler prior to being placed out for service.

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.12-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Ice cream cones and other single use to go containers observed being stored under drainage pipes of the hand sink near where the cheese cakes are being stored. Discontinue and store all foods/to go containers in a clean and protected manner. Boxes of foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Interior of the 2 door True freezer where the pizza boxes are being stored visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.

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 590.005/5-205.15-C
✓ Corrected

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Drainage pipe to the compressor of the walk-in cooler leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Several area's of tile flooring in front of the cooking line damaged and cracked. Address and make any necessary repairs. At the time of the re-inspection a work order was provided and has been attached to this report for time frame and work to be completed.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department