The Lower Depths

November 17, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings15
  • critical findings5

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Failed findings

  • Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
    Inspector note: Observed food handler not washing hands prior to putting on clean gloves.
    code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Labeled Common Namecritical
    Inspector note: Multiple spray bottles not labeled with common name (Corrected on site by PIC)
    code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Knowledgecritical
    Inspector note: Certified food protection manager not certified in allergen awareness. Food Allergen Awareness Training (a) By February 1 2011 such food establishments shall have on staff a certified food protection manager who has been issued a Massachusetts certificate of allergen awareness training by an allergen awareness training verification program recognized by the Department. The certificate will be valid for 5 years. (b) The certified food protection manager shall: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS by posting the Massachusetts food allergen awareness training certificate; and 2. Ensure that employees are properly trained in food allergy awareness as it relates to their assigned duties.
    code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Allergen poster not posted in employee work area . Food establishments that cook prepare or serve food intended for immediate consumption either on or off the premises shall comply with the following requirements. (1) Poster. No later than October 1 2010 such food establishments shall prominently display in the employee work area a poster approved by the Department no smaller than 8.5 by 11 inches relating to major food allergens. The poster shall include the following information: (a) Major food allergens; (b) Health risks of food allergies; (c) Procedure to follow when a customer states that he or she has a food allergy; and (d) Emergency procedure to follow if a customer has an allergic reaction to a food.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Consumer Advisoriescritical
    Inspector note: Allergen Advisory missing from menu and menu board: Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer’s allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. (a) Effective Date. The notice must be included on printed menus and on indoor and outdoor menu boards including drive-through menu boards no later than October 1 2010. (b) Menu Boards. 1. All notices on menu boards must be easily readable from the point of service at which food is ordered. On the menu board itself the font size of the notice must be equal to or greater than the font size of the smallest menu item listed on the menu board. 2. In lieu of placing the notice directly on the indoor or outdoor menu board itself the food establishment may post the notice adjacent to the menu board or at each point of service where food is ordered. Such notice must be securely posted in a manner so that it may be easily seen and read from a distance of five feet by a person standing at or approaching the point of service shall directly face the purchaser and shall not be obstructed from view.
    code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow
    Inspector note: No backflow preventer on hose connection
    code 30-5-203.14** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint • Using non NSF grade buckets to transport ice - Provide NSF approved ice buckets
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: No splash guard between dump sink and customer ice • No splash guard between hand sink and clean equipment storage • Rust on grease trap under 3 bay sink
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Built up soils on shelving above 3 bay sink
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Tongs stored on over door handles.
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: No cold water at hand sink - PIC stated cold water value at this hand sink has been shut off due leaking Hot and cold water must be in operating conditions during all hours of operations
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Built up soils on floor under and around equipment • Built up soils on grease trap under 3 bay sink
    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: Built up soils on ceiling tiles & attached fixtures. • Built up soils on walls and attachments through out • Expanding foam not trimmed and sealed on walls & ceiling • Gap between bottom of door and floor to the exterior - Pest Proof
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Personal items stored on shelving leader shelving etc.
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 13, 2015: 15 findings appeared for the first time.

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