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Tin Tin Buffet

February 5, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings1
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: The hot water heaters have been replaced and the hot water at the sinks is over 125F. Provide proper sink temperatures of 110-120F (The owner has already ordered the mixing valves and they will be installed in the next few days) • Provide proper faucet at sink next to dish machine.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

  • Hot Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Meat balls 135 F Fried chicken 110 F Food items on buffet are store high above fill line.
    code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Cold Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Coleslaw 45 °F Cut melon 50 °F Cucumber Salad 50 °F Potentially hazardous foods on salad bar piled high above the rim of the pan it is stored in.
    code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
    Inspector note: Raw chicken stored above raw beef and other food items in walk in refrigeration unit. Raw chicken stored with ready to eat foods on sandwich prep.
    code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Good Hygienic Practicescritical
    Inspector note: Observed no hand washing during inspection Food handler touched face and did not wash hands Observid employees leaving and re-entering kitchen/work stations without changing gloves.
    code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Hot and Cold Watercritical
    Inspector note: Hot water temperatures at all hand sink 77 to 88 °F Plumber arrived on site at end of inspection and noted a new hot water tank need to be installed.
    code 27-5-103.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Location Accessiblecritical
    Inspector note: Observed on employee cleaning food contact equipment in hand sink at waitstation Observed an employee dumping waste water from wiping cloth bucket in hand sink at waitstation Obseved wiping cloth bucket stored in hand sink at waitstation Observed food waste in hand sink at waitsation
    code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Labeled Common Namecritical
    Inspector note: Spray bottles not labeled.
    code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical
    Inspector note: Chlorine sanitizing solution for wiping clothes 200+PPM
    code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Multiple Risk factors critical and non critical violation observed & noted on inspection report. The person in charge shall ensure that: Employees are effectively cleaning their hands by routinely monitoring the employees' handwashing and proper glove use. Employees are properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties and through daily oversight of the employees. Employees are properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils before they are reused through routine monitoring of solution Self-service areas such as salad bars and buffets are properly monitored.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Evidence of rodent dropping under and behind equipment thoughout establishment.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Container Labels
    Inspector note: Bulk food containers not labeled with common name of food item.
    code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Items stored above ice machine • Open food products are not being stored in food grade covered containers with labels Lid to large white bulk food container missing part of lid and is not covered.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Exposed wood on shelving Remove all milk crates used for shelving and provide adequate shelving 6" above the floor. • Foil on cooking equipment on cooking line • Rust on front and sides of ice machine Rust on exterior of grease traps Rust on bottom shelf of large prep table Rust on legs of small prep table • Using wet wiping cloth to catch splashing/spilage at soda dispenser.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Equipment Thermometers
    Inspector note: Provide thermometer to cold salad bar and to 3 door glass refrigeration unit in prep kitchen.
    code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: In use wiping cloths are not being stored in a sanitizing solution All wiping cloths used for raw animal products ready to eat foods and non food contacts must be stored seperately.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Built up soils on refrigeration units (interior and exterior including door handles shelving and vents/fans. - Kitchen/prep Built up soils food particles and grease on all cooking equipment including rice cookers (tops fronts sides. - Cooking line • Built up soils on shelving Built up grease and soils on exterior of grease traps. Built up soils on interior and exterior of cabinets thoughout buffet and waitstations.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Multiple pots pans food container not inverted on shelving
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: Paper towel dispenser empty in employee bathroom.
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Toilet Enclosed Clean
    Inspector note: Bathroom doors not self closing
    code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Black substance built up on walls and attachments at all wait stations and behind soda dispenser. • Glue board attached to ceiling vent (men's room_ Dusty ceiling vents and fixtures - Bathrooms (all) Rust and peeling paint on wall partitions Bathrooms (men's/ladies) Chipping and peeling paint on walls and attachments (Employee Bathrooms-Basement • Large opening in lower wall behind 2 bay sink. (kitchen) Opening in wall near rear exit. (kitchen) Doors to the exterior (Kitchen and Basement) Multiple openings in ceiling thoughout basement (food storage and equipment storage) Built up soils on light sheilds ceiling tiles and all attachments thoughout prep and ware washing areas Built up soils on walls and attachments thoughout prep and ware washing areas. Built up grease on hood and hood filter not secure (Cooking line) Grill on rolling shelving does not have proper ventilation/hood etc. (Owner/operator must contact David Hayes at Boston Fire Headquaters to discuss no hood above this grill) Walls and attachments thoughout prep/ware washing are not smooth durable and easily cleanable.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Rooms and Equipment Vented
    Inspector note: Ceiling vents not working
    code 39-6-304.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Mops brooms etc not stored on wall rack • Remove all unused/unnecessary articles/equipment from premises
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 24, 2015: 1 finding appeared for the first time.

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