Gourmet China House

May 10, 2021 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • Tracking Powders Pest Control and Monitoring (P)critical
    Inspector note: Discontinue all use of TRACKING POWDER (Boric Acid) in the Food establishment unless otherwise authorized from the City of Boston Health Department.
    code 590.007/7-206.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
    Inspector note: Diced onions in the deli style cooler with an elevated temperature of 59F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooled prior to being placed out for service. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F.
    code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips for the 3 bay sink. Provide in order to test sanitizer concentration accurately.
    code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    Inspector note: Interior chute to the ice machine with a sludge like substance. Clean to remove.
    code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement bakery preparation room. Evidence of what ppears to be droppings on the floor of the basement bakery preparation room. Clean to remove all and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of roach activity in the basement preparation area's.
    code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
    Inspector note: Evidence of smoking in the main kitchen area. Cigarette butts observed in the 3 bay sink. Discontinue any smoking inside of the establishment.
    code 590.002/2-401.11-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 proper sanitzing solution.
    code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Preparation (C)
    Inspector note: Produce preparation observed being coducted in the main dining area. Discontinue and ensure all preparation is being conducted in a clean and protected area designated for preparation.
    code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    Inspector note: Peice of untreated wood being used as shelf in between grill and coolers. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durabel and smooth. Crad board being used to line storage shelves in the basement storage/preparation area's. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth to help minimize any roach activity.
    code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    Inspector note: Storage shelf near the dumpling station visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. Severla storage shelves in the basement walk-in cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    Inspector note: Pipe under the first hand sink in the main kitchen area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Pipe under the hand sink in the basement area near the 3 compartment sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Water filter going attached to the pipe going into the basement ice machine is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
    code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 25, 2020: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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