Devine Merci Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2023
29
Score
Devine Merci Restaurant, located at 1296 Blue Hill Av in Mattapan, MA, had a high-risk inspection on December 12, 2023, with a score of 29. This inspection identified four critical, four major, and five minor violations, including issues with hot and cold holding of food, segregation of distressed merchandise, and pest control. The restaurant has a historical pattern of high-risk inspections across its seven recorded evaluations.
7
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
29
Dec 5, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
29
Sep 28, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Sep 25, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
39
Aug 14, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
39
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Aug 2, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
37
Violations — Dec 12, 2023 Inspection
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multilple items on hot holding steam table at 77F. Reviewed with PIC the temperture for hot holding. Removed and reheated.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dented tomato sauce can on shelf in the basement. Remove and discard. Reviewed with PIC.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: -Evidence of rodent activity. Provide detailed IPM report. Observed live roach on steam table. -Observed rodent droppings in the front bathroom cabinet on the floor in the back bathroom and under front counter. Clean droppings to remove.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink needs a drying rack above the sink. Provide proper shelving for drying dishes.
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Connect faucet at the handsink (front counter) to the water line. No hot or cold water. Contact licensed plumber.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit on site for chlorine sanitizer. Provide test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Steam table not working properly. Food items were out of temperture. Food must be kept at 135F or above. Repair knobs on the stove.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: 2 door refrigerator- Beef 47F Vegetable 56F Mac & Cheese 51F.- Provide proper temperture 41F or below. Items were left out on counter and then placed into refrigerator. Reviewed with PIC to separate items and place into smaller bowls/trays. Ensure food is not left out on counter.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: PIC stated that chicken was boiled and then fried and was left out on counter to cool. Chicken was 68F. Removed and separated into 2 pans and placed into reach in refrigerator. Reviewed with PIC cooling procedures.
590.003/3-501.14-P
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored upside down in the bulk containers (basement) and in the ice machine (front counter). Properly store untensils with the handles up above the product.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: Wash bin missing drain plug. Provide drain plug.
590.005/5-501.114-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Excess trash and unused items in trash area. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Outdoor food vending areas. overhead protection (c)
Inspector notes: Remove dust build up on the vent in the bathroom. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-202.17-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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