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Shah's Halal Food

December 22, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Raw tomatoes stacked next to cases of raw chicken. Store raw ready to eat vegetables on a separate shelf from raw chicken to avoid possible contamination. Corrected on site.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Black beans in steam table at 52F. Staff stated that bens ahd been placed into hot holding 30 minutes prior. Cooked foods such as canned beans must be reheated to 165F before placing into hot holding. Beans moved to stove for proper reheating.
code 590.003/3-403.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC needs to retrain staff to correctly reheat black beans for hot holding. Develop process for reheating including time and temperature.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of sauces removed from bulk packaging without name or date marking. Date all foods held over 24 hours to ensure product rotation. For commercially prepared foods carry date from manufacturer.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Self-service desserts without complete labeling information. Labeling guidelines provided via email.
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Pans and utensils stoer as clean on shelf appeared visibly soiled. Thoroughly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment so that it is clean to sight and touch.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink at service station blocked by cart for to-go orders. Cart moved by PIC. Hand sinks must be accessible at all times.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No soap at hand sink near service counter. Maintain all handsinks with soap and towels as needed so that staff can wash hands at all times. Corrected on site.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Faucet for cold water at hand sink in service area not functioning properly. Repair as needed so staff can regulate temperature.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker expired. Provide scheduled date for cleaning.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 21, 2021: 10 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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