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Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6:04 PM

Address
102 WATER ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
9 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
27 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF

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

PIC reports curry sauce and other foods in the cooler have been stored for more than 3 days with no date mark on each item. Provide date mark for each TCS food item that has been stored in the cooler for more than 24 hours. Date mark should include date that item was prepared.

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 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Hand sink at the service area bloced by a chair. Remove chairand keep path ton the hand sink open and accessable.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Kepp onions and other food items 6 inches off the floor. Discontinue storing food items directly on the kitchen floor.

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 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

In the kitchen remove tin foil lining the shelves and the top of the grease trap.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

clesn exterior of all one gallon chemical containers stored in the kitchen. Clean pipes to grease trap. Remove heavy buildup of soils. Clean all cooking equipment in the kitchen. Remove food encrustments and soils builduip. Clean exterior and interior of all refrigerators and freezers in the kitchen and at the service area. Remove food encrustments and soils buildup.

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 590.005/5-501.13-C

Receptacles (C)

Clean exterior of trash container in the kitchen. Remove built up food encrustments and soils buildup.

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 590.005/5-501.15-C

Outside Receptacles (C)

Keep the oitside trash storage container closed when it is not in use.

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)

Clean walls on the kitchen. Remove heavy buildup of food encrustments on the wall surfaces throughout the kitchen. Also clean the walls under and behind all tables and equipment in the kitchen. Clean hood and all attachments to the hood above the hot line in the kitchen.Remove buildup of soils.

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
• MINOR L1

8.804.11- Post the 2022 Health Permit in a conspicious place.

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department