New England Seafood Company

August 11, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST HAVE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE.
code 12Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT EXIT DOORS (2) NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM. REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES AND HOLES IN SCREEN. MUST MAKE ALL TIGHT FITTING/SEAL HOLES.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA LITTERED WITH DEBRIS, WOOD, OLD FURNITURE. MUST REMOVE ALL AND CLEAN ENTIRE AREA.
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP DIRTY. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE. CHIPPING SHELVING ABOVE REAR PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD. INTERIOR FRONT PREP BOX COOLER WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE/RE-PAINT WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS BEHIND COOKS LINE WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. FLOOR IN GREASE TRAP ROOM DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENTS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AROUND PIPING IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. PLASTIC WALLS IN REAR PREP WITH FOOD STAINS. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE. WALLS BEHIND COOKS LINE WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN. AIR VENT IN DOOR TO ELECTRICAL ROOM WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SOILED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
code 37
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL UNUSED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL OTHER ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
code 41

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