Empire Garden

March 7, 2008 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings30
critical findings7

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Failed findings

Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: properly store all raw foods.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Prevention of Contamination from Handscritical

Inspector note: evidence of smoking noted in the establishment.
code 12-3--301.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: provide a sanitizer for the designated warewashing area.
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Hot and Cold Watercritical

Inspector note: the hot water is shut off during prep/service maintain hot water running at all times.
code 27-5-103.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: handsink shall be made accessible.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: clean interior of ice machine clean all prep equipment and all prep sinks. clean all equipment at main kitchen and clean fish tanks.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: remove all rodent droppings and provide a pest control report.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: elevate all foods off the floor remove wet cloths/towels for covering foods and dicontinue leaving food out over night in room temp. Donot store foods on dirty surfaces on dirty shelving seal all open bags and remove all bowls stored in food.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: remove all non-approved cutting boards only nsf approved. replaced chipped china defective equipment and replace all non-food grade containers. provide scoops.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: replace all defective door gaskets provide elevated shelving 6-8 inches off the floor and reseal rusty shelving at fish tank area. provide proper shelving in storage area.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Dishwashng Facilities

Inspector note: designate proper warewashing facilities and prep facilities for all large sinks.
code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: clean tea brewing area clean all serving carts and clean walkin box. clean walkin #2 clean all reachins and clean all warmers. clean all prep equipment clean walkin #3 and clean all sinks. clean hand sinks clean all sinks and clean/degrease all equipment. clean fish tanks and clean shelving. clean walkinbox #4 and remove mold.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: invert all clean equipment during storage.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: repair hot water handle at handsink in main kitchen.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: provide liquid soap for dispensor.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Inspector note: trash receptacles shall remain shut when not in use.
code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: clean exterior grounds
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: adjust and seal door threshold in walkin #1
code 36-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: clean floor at dim sum prep kitchen clean floor under and behind equipment in dining room. clean floor in walkin #4.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: replace stained ceiling tiles in the employee restroom. reseal rusty interior of walkins. remove cardboard boxes from hood. remove flaking paint and repair overhead ceiling at upstairs storage area.
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: clean all windows walls and ceiling. clean interior of wakins.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Fixture's not properly shielded

code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Lighting

Inspector note: provide adequate lighting at bulk storage area.
code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: remove all soiled cardboard coverings on shelving.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 24, 2008: 30 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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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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