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Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:55 PM

Address
90 N WASHINGTON ST
West End, MA 02114
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
Facility History
24 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.003/3-307.11-C
✓ Corrected

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Dry goods rack in the basement is located beside the exposed slop sink without any barriers - provide a barrier alongside the right hand side of the dry goods / paper storage rack to reduce potential contamination [ splashes and spills coming from the soiled mop head when rinsing ]

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 590.004/4-401.11-C1
✓ Corrected

Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)

Relocate the ice scoop being stored alongside the ice machine in the basement as the ceilingabove is not properly finished - the attachment storing the ice scoop is just wiring exposing the scoop itself - store in a enclosed container as discussed until the ceiling is repaired properly

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 590.004/4-401.11-C1
✓ Corrected

Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)

Remove all objects being stored directly on top of the ice machine to reduce potential contamination

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 590.005/5-501.115-C
✓ Corrected

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Clean around the dumpster area from visible lose trash and debris

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
✓ Corrected

Outside Receptacles (C)

Clean the dumster where needed from visible food soils - dumpster looks smaller than normal for the size of your restarant [ it was not overloaded at this time ] the dumpster appears worn - recommending to upgrade and replace with a possible larger one

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 590.006/6-201.13-C
✓ Corrected

Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)

Visible gap on the bottom of the rear exit door leading to the trash / dumpster location - replace to reduce potential rodent activity

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 590.006/6-201.17-C
✓ Corrected

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Several areas of the ceiling in the basement prep / storage area are missing and need to be addressed [ area above the ice machine - area above the door to the walk-in and the area above dry foods paper supplies storage shelving unit need some form of barrier as their are soiled areas and plumbing pipes running directly above these locations [ surface shall be - clean - smooth - durable and non absorbant -- address ]

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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