South Boston Chinese

November 19, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings13
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Chopped garlic observed next to wok station @ 54F. Maintain cold holding at 41F or below. Store cut produce under refrigeration @ 41F or below. PIC placed product out of temperature for one hour into refrigerator @ below 41F to cool.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Where to wash: Observed food worker wash hands in middle bay of three compartment sink. Discontinue. Wash hands in designated handsinks only. COS.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Good Hygienic Practicescritical

Inspector note: Strong odor of cigarette smoke in kitchen. Discontinue.
code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: The CFPM is not monitoring pest control hygenic practices proper sanitizing of equipment proper handwashing date marking & labeling and cleaning of food & non food contact surfaces. Provide PIC duties performed as it is defined in the 2013 food code.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Observed food worker rinsing off lid in food prep sink. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry all equipment properly.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Observed what appears to be rodent droppings on floor next to grease storage containers in back room. Provide updated pest control IPM report upon reinspection. Clean and disinfect all affected areas.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Several bags of frozen meats in walkin cooler without labels. Provide proper labels. Several containers of cooked eggrolls chicken pork in walkin cooler without date markings. Provide date marking labels. "3-501.17 Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking.READY-TOEAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES sold or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1."
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handling of Food & Ice

Inspector note: Observed food employee handling raw chicken with bare hands. Discontinue.
code 09-3-301.11(C)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.

Inspector note: Three compartment sink is not properly setup. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters proper concentration and temperatures for warewashing. Retrain staff on proper methods of sanitizing equipment.
code 19-4-501.18-.110* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Observed food employees using soiled wiping cloths to wipe surfaces. Discontinue. Immerse in sanitizer between uses.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Grease storage containers with caked on grease and soils on the exterior and appears to be enticing rodents with droppings nearby. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Heavy buildup of grease on floors under cookline equipment. Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Hole in wall above oil storage container in back area. Repair.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on August 30, 2018: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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