Picalonga Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2024
55
Score
Picalonga Restaurant, located at 744 Dudley St in Dorchester, MA, had a moderate risk inspection on March 21, 2024, with a score of 55. This inspection resulted in one critical, three major, and three minor violations. Historically, Picalonga Restaurant has predominantly received high-risk ratings across its twelve scored inspections.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Mar 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Jun 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
45
May 25, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
30
May 22, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
30
Feb 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
37
Oct 15, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations.
74
Oct 4, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
26
Jul 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
50
Jul 19, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
50
Violations — Mar 21, 2024 Inspection
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside cake display unit. Clean to remove all food debris / spills.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in stagnant water. Discussed with PIC the procedures for in use utensils. PIC corrected on site
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottle stored without identification. Discussed with PIC to ensure all bulk containers and squeeze bottles are properly stored with labels of identification of food stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide most current pest reports for the establishment
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hot water not working at hand sink in the prep kitchen. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and ensure hot running water is throughout establishment.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels in restroom. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand towels at all hand sinks including restroom. PIC corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed smashed plaintains stored in steam table @ 125F. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. PIC added additional water to touch bottom of shallow pan on site.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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