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Vegas Restaurant

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM

Address
1592 BLUE HILL AV
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
FT
Violations
10 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
43 inspections
26 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

No hand soap at the hand sink in the kitchen. Provide hand soap.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

No towels at the hand sink in the kitchen. Provide a means to dry hands.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

PIC Cassandra was able to provide proof of receipt for the Servsafe class. Please provide CFPM certificate after the class has been completed.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-304.14-C
✓ Corrected

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Observed soiled wiping cloths on counter. No sanitizer buckets were observed. Wiping cloths need to be stored properly in a bucket with sanitizer.

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 safety 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)

Observed soiled front door. Clean to remove soil on glass front door. Observed heavy grease build up on the hood and filters. Clean to remove heavy grease build up. Hood expires at the end of the month. Observed heavy soil on the shelving inside the walk in refrigeration unit. Clean all shelving to remove soil.

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 590.004/4-603.16-C
✓ Corrected

Rinsing Procedures (C)

Ensure staff is trained properly on Wash Rinse and Sanitize. Ensure staff knows how to set up the sanitizer bay properly with the right amount of sanitizer and water.

Why This Matters

RECONTAMINATION: Towel drying removes sanitizer film that continues killing bacteria. Introduces new bacteria from towel - even 'clean' towels have 100,000+ bacteria. Spreads contamination across all dried items.

Code Requirements

ALWAYS air dry after sanitizing. No towel drying ever. Adequate drain boards/racks required. Allow complete drying before stacking. If must handle wet items, use single-use paper towels. Towels for drying hands only.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-203.13-C

Service Sink (C)

Observed no mop sink in the mop closet. The mop sink is placed face down on the floor. Contact licensed plumber to install the prep sink properly. Provide invoice from licensed plumber on company letterhead. PIC- ordered a new mop sink and it is due to be installed on Saturday. Please email over a photo of the mopsink and invoice after it has been installed.

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 590.005/5-205.15-C
✓ Corrected

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Prep Sink- Observed the faucet wrapped in seran wrap. Repair faucet and remove seran wrap. Observed a bucket under the 2 sink. Pipes under the sink are leaking. Repair and remove bucket. Contact a licensed plumber and provide an invoice on company letterhead.

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 590.005/5-501.11-C
✓ Corrected

Outdoor Storage Surface (C)

Observed heavy grease build up around the grease trap and on top of the grease trap. Clean grounds around grease trap and on top of grease trap to remove grease. Observed trash and debris located in and around the trash area. Clean and remove any unnessary items around the trash area.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.17-C
✓ Corrected

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Observed stained ceiling tiles in the front of the store. Replace or paint ceiling tiles.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

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