Chau Chow

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: SEATING AREA -at inspection found at " waiter stations " ( 2 ) both handsinks not accessibile for use -both sinks being used for draining tea leaves & in upstairs kitchen handsink blocked with dishwares--CORRECT handsinks can not be used for any reason / purpose other than handwashing & must be accessibile of handwashing at all times-
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow
  Inspector note: provide "back flow prevention devices for the hoses used at stoves ( reviewed w/ mgr. )
  code 30-5-203.14** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PHF's Properly Thawed
  Inspector note: AT INSPECTION - found shrimp being thawed in sink in standing water ( temp sample = 51 degree F ) -PROVIDE proper thawing of food -
  code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: BASEMENT KITCHEN - clean & re-surface the blue wire rack of RUST-
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: BASEMENT KITCHEN - clean the doors to 2 walk-in refrige -at inspection found doors with heavy soil- & CLEAN the outside of the ice machine of soil-& CLEAN the outside of the rice cooker of soil-
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
  Inspector note: at inspection found outside trash & used oil storage area soiled with spilled used cooking oil--- CLEAN the used oil storage bin of spilled oil--CLEAN ground around container of spilled oil & CLEAN the fence behind container of " oil splash " & REMOVE all trash & place in dumpster-
  code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: UPSTAIRS KITCHEN clean the walls behind 3 bay sink & handsink of soil-
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: WHEN NOT IN USE- store mop & bucket clean & dry with mop off the floor-
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 18, 2013: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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