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Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:28 PM

Address
5197 WASHINGTON ST
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Category
FT
Violations
9 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
77 inspections
38 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-202.13-P

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Prep sink will need to have an air gap installed on the sink. Please reach out to a plumber and have the air gap installed. 10-21-24 PIC is working with a plumber to see if an air gap can be installed. Please provide paperwork from the plumber if it can be done or not. If can not be done we will need to fill out a variance form and SOP.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

PIC will need to review with all staff proper food protection. All larger orders will need to have thermal bags with hot pads as discussed in the past. Orders need to be delivered at or above 135F. If not in some kind of hot holding unit it will not be in the right temperature range.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-301.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

At this time found packaged meals in a van not in any type of hot holding unit. PIC will need to get hot holding bags with hot pads to keep the food in the proper range while its being delivered. Multiple meals found at this time. Some inside in a hot holding unit others in a milk crate in the van. All food put into hot holding unit until a hot holding bag is used to deliver the food.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

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 590.003/3-305.11-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

All foods in storage will need to have proper covers to protect it from contaminants.

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 590.003/3-307.11-C
✓ Corrected

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

PIC will need to review with staff not to store anything in the van unless it is being delivered and is protected and held in the proper temperature range.

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 590.003/3-501.13-C
✓ Corrected

Thawing (C)

Chicken thawing at room temperature. Staff moved chicken out to a parked van. This will need to discontinue and thaw properly. Under running water the day before or cook frozen.

Why This Matters

SURFACE CONTAMINATION: Room temperature thawing allows surface to reach 70°F+ while interior frozen. Bacteria multiply 7-fold every hour. Creates perfect conditions for Salmonella, Campylobacter growth. Major factor in poultry-related illnesses.

Code Requirements

Approved thawing methods ONLY: Under refrigeration (best), Under cold running water (70°F) in sink, In microwave if cooking immediately, As part of cooking process. NEVER at room temperature. Plan ahead for slow thawing.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

PIC will need to replace the gaskets on the single door refrigerator by the hot holding line.

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 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

PIC will need to have the broken floor tiles on the cooking line replaced. 10-21-24 Floor on cooking line still have broken floor tiles. Please address

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

PIC will need to do a general cleaning of the floors walls and ceiling of dry food and dust build up.

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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