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YAN'S CHINA STAR

PASS

Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Address
1102 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
Facility History
23 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean the exterior of the bulk storage bins containing cornstarch flour etc. Clean the exterior of the storage buckets containing soy sauce and other food items. Remove the soiled aluminum foil from the shelving. Maintain the shelving clean and orderly when not in use.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 24-4-903.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Non-food contact surfaces such as the preparation tables should be cleaned and sanitized between each use to reduce the risk of cross contamination. Several meat scraps were observed on the table where traces containing other products had been set. The table should have been cleaned and sanitized to remove the meat scraps before any other products were introduced to the area.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 24.4.903
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department