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Chau Chow

November 12, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Sliced peppers and onions observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Peppers and onions were removed at the time of the inspection and placed back into a refrigerated unit. Raw eggs observed being left out at room temperature 49F. Discontinue and maintain all potentially hazardous foods at below 41F.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Employee observed handling a soiled plastic bin then rinsing hands in the 3 bay sink and then continuing to do food preparation. Discontinue and ensure al staff have bee properly trained on where and when to wash hands.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent activity in the basement area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Foods insidce of the walk-in cooler and freezer all observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and store all foods elevated at least 6 inches of the ground.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Plastic bins observed being stored on a rusty shelf in the basement area. Discontinue and either resurface or replace.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Tongs used for food service observed being stored on splash guard for hand sink. Discontinue and store all utensils in clean and protected area's.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Hot water faucet of the hand sink near the 2 door deli cooler does not shut off. Address and make all the necessary repairs.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No soap at hand sink near stairs leading to the basement. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: Outside dumpsters with lids left open. Discontinue and maintain lids closed in between uses to help limit any rodent activity.
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: Hood and ventilation tags with a past expiration date of 10/30/14. Provide up to date Tags for the re-inspection. Referral being made to the City of Boston Fire Department.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 9, 2014: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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