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Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Address
5197 WASHINGTON ST
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
Facility History
77 inspections
38 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.003/3-307.11-C

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

As discussed in two refrigerator please provide some shelves inside so foods are not piled ontop of each other.

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 590.004/4-204.112-C
✓ Corrected

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

PIC will need to provide a thermometer for each of the refrigerators that did not have them

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 temperature control 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)

As discussed please patch the wall behind the three bay sink.

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)

Clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment.

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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