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Chinatown Express

January 26, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Bags of raw chicken and beef stored on the pan in the wak-in cooler (bags were observed leaking at the time of the inspection). Disocontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from different raw meats.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there were no food thermometers available. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on on storage shelf near the front cash register. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Knife observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector note: Containers of produce and other foods observed being stored on teh ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Frozen cooked chicken observed being left out at room temperature to defrost. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Toilet and hand sink in restroom visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 19, 2021: 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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