Ban Toi Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2023
95
Score
Ban Toi Restaurant has been inspected six times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Ban Toi Restaurant dates to Oct 2, 2023.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for Dorchester sits at 86, putting Ban Toi Restaurant on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC has cleaned the location and has patched all the holes that I can see. He has hired a new pest control company that said they would be out last Thursday but someone was sick. They will be out this Thurday to do an inspection. Please send me a copy of the report.
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
Sep 25, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line was blocked with a snmall shelf and a chair. PIC removed and will need to discontinue doing this.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: If hand sinks are blocked then staff how will staff wash hands. Hand can not be washed in prep or three bay sink. Be sure hand sink is available.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address all violations and monitor. Provide pest control reports and remove any broken or old equipment in basement that could be harboring rodents. Review with staff hand washing where and not to blocke hand sinks. General food protection cleaning and repairs to location.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to do a deep cleaing of the basement and have pest control come out and address fruit fly and rodents. PIC stated that pest control inspects twice a month. Please provide past pest control reports and have them come out each week until problem has improved. All pest control reports will need to be email to me for review. If the reports show that you need to do a repair then it will need to get done right away. This will help you. Provide a fan in the basement to help with fruit flies and a dehumidifier could help with the dampness.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers in kitchen did not have covers provide. Some foods in freezer did not have covers provide.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the walls and ceiling in the basement of any mold as discussed. Clean the floor under ice machine and other equipment in the kitchen. Clean the floor un the walk in and under wooden shelves in basement for dry good storage.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the stained ceiling tiles in basement.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Visibly soiled. Hood sticker good until Feb 2024
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior (doors) of refrigertors. Soiled Clean wire shelves in walk in and metal shelves in kitchen prep areas. Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Soiled Remove tin foil from shelves in prep area in kitchen.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC has cleaned the location and has patched all the holes that I can see. He has hired a new pest control company that said they would be out last Thursday but someone was sick. They will be out this Thurday to do an inspection. Please send me a copy of the report.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide labels for all bulk food containers small and large in kitchen and basement area.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Sep 14, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line was blocked with a snmall shelf and a chair. PIC removed and will need to discontinue doing this.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to do a deep cleaing of the basement and have pest control come out and address fruit fly and rodents. PIC stated that pest control inspects twice a month. Please provide past pest control reports and have them come out each week until problem has improved. All pest control reports will need to be email to me for review. If the reports show that you need to do a repair then it will need to get done right away. This will help you. Provide a fan in the basement to help with fruit flies and a dehumidifier could help with the dampness.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: If hand sinks are blocked then staff how will staff wash hands. Hand can not be washed in prep or three bay sink. Be sure hand sink is available.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address all violations and monitor. Provide pest control reports and remove any broken or old equipment in basement that could be harboring rodents. Review with staff hand washing where and not to blocke hand sinks. General food protection cleaning and repairs to location.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior (doors) of refrigertors. Soiled Clean wire shelves in walk in and metal shelves in kitchen prep areas. Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Soiled Remove tin foil from shelves in prep area in kitchen.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide labels for all bulk food containers small and large in kitchen and basement area.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers in kitchen did not have covers provide. Some foods in freezer did not have covers provide.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Visibly soiled. Hood sticker good until Feb 2024
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the walls and ceiling in the basement of any mold as discussed. Clean the floor under ice machine and other equipment in the kitchen. Clean the floor un the walk in and under wooden shelves in basement for dry good storage.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the stained ceiling tiles in basement.
590.006/6-201.17-C
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Jan 5, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: In walk in freezer found food not properly covered and product stored on the floor. PIC will need to organize the walk in freezer. Also bulk food containers missing covers. Provide.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelves on cooking line spice shelf and wire shelves in walk in. Soiled. PIC will need to clean and organize the refrigerator on the cooking line of dry foods and spills Clean exterior of bulk food containers of dry food.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wall above and behind rice cookers around fan in opening for exhaust. Clean floor under shelves and along walls in basement od debris.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to check traps in location and replace the one that have mice on them.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to label any food containers to what is in the container. When container is washed a new label will need to be put on container. I found containers on cooking line and spice shelf.
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
Aug 31, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: In single door refrigertor next to three bay sink found raw pork uncovered stored above other cut vegetables.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC has pest inspects each month. PIC will need to call them and show the the areas in the basement that we found. droppings on floor behind mixed on shelves and on gas meter. PIC will need to have pest control check the drop ceiling in the basement and provide a detailed report of his findings.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean hood filters. PIC stated that they are cleaned every Sunday. Hood sticker expires in Sept. 2022. PIC stated that hood is getting cleaned this up coming Friday.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have a plumber come in and address any water leaks from ceiling in basement. PIC is working with property owner at this time.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace missing ceiling tiles in basement area. Discontinue to do any prep until tiles have been replaced. Also some tiles in kitchen starting to peel apart.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in kitchen and basement under and behind equipment. Visibly soiled with grim dust and old mouse droppings. Clean wall behind three bay sink of mold grouth below sink bays.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior (handles) of refrigeration equipment (walk in). Clean shelves in kitchen area. Clean prep tables in basement.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to properly label small and large bulk food containers. When container is cleaned be sure staff put on a new label.
590.003/3-302.12-C
58
May 20, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Open box of eggs in walk in stored above and open box of lettuce. PIC will properly store and review with staff.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Whole eggs out on shelf at 49F. PIC moved and put back into refrigerator. Please store eggs at 45F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink next to three bay sink was blocked with some items. Discontinue and be sure sink is not blocked at any point.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in holder in basement prep area. No prep at this time. PIC will corrected
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Coving (trim) at back door fell off repair.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under equipment. Ice machine cooking line and shelves.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing ceiling tiles in basement.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean hood filters. Visibly soiled. Hood sticker good until Sept 2022
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to enclose the pipe above the wire rack and mixer in basement or move both away from the pipe.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a sanitizer bucket for the front counter and cooking area. Multiple wiping cloths on counter and cutting boards.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to properly label all bulk food containers on the cooking line front counter. As discussed.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in. Must be 6 inches off the floor. Product in walk in freezer and large flip top freeze had food not properly covered. Correct.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean exterior of bulk food containers small and large as discussed.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Replace small white cutting board in basement prep area. Deep dark scores and stains.
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ban Toi Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ban Toi Restaurant on file is from Oct 2, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ban Toi Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ban Toi Restaurant.
How does Ban Toi Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Ban Toi Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Ban Toi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ban Toi Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ban Toi Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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