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Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12:42 PM

Address
378A CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
11 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

When doing the re-inspection found hand sink by the hot line to be blocked with a trash barrel and sanitizer bucket. I understand the location is small but hand sinks need to be accessible at all times and staff needs to wash hand often. Please review. This was corrected at this time.

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 590.003/3-307.11-C

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Location did not have a prep sink. PIC will need to have a plumber come in and see if a prep sink can be installed. Please provide a report from the plumber of his findings. Also until that is take care of please provide a SOP on how you wash the vegetable now. Please provide that to me by email asap. 7-12-24 Spoke to PIC on the phone he has a plumber coming next week to address both violations. Please provide me with the reports from him when you get them.

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 590.004/4-202.18-C

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

PIC has called hood cleaning company to have hood cleaned it expires on July 3rd. Please provide me with date by email when it will be cleaned. 7-12-24 PIC did call the hood company and was told it will be done next week. Please provide me with a date that it will be done if not done at re-inspection.

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 590.005/5-203.13-C

Service Sink (C)

PIC will need to have a plumber come in and take a look for a spot to install and mop sink. The mop sink will need to be installed. Please provide report from plumber . 7-12-24 Spoke to PIC on the phone he stated that the plumber is coming the up coming week. Please let me know if he comes before our next re-inspection. You can email me his paperwork.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department