A-1 Convenience
Latest: PASS
April 11, 2022
Address
285A MAIN ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Inspection History
45 inspections
16 failures
License
License #28193
Last inspected: April 11, 2022
Inspection History (45 most recent)
PASS
April 11, 2022
at 3:05 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 2, 2021
at 6:43 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-306.13-PF - (B) and (C) Consumer Self-Service Operations (Pf): Customers are allowed to scoop their own slush / Discontiue. Slush must be scooped by the employee | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Small rodent droppings on...
FAIL
November 23, 2021
at 7:19 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-306.13-PF - (B) and (C) Consumer Self-Service Operations (Pf): Customers are allowed to scoop their own slush / Discontiue. Slush must be scooped by the employee | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Small rodent droppings on...
PASS
September 10, 2021
at 2:31 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Standing water in basement from previous rain clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Rodent droppings found under chip display racks and along front wa...
FAIL
September 3, 2021
at 3:57 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Standing water in basement from previous rain clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Rodent droppings found under chip display racks and along front wa...
PASS
June 9, 2021
at 7:23 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Handsink blocked with snack rack. REMOVE. Handsink must be easliy accessible
FAIL
June 2, 2021
at 6:39 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Handsink blocked with snack rack. REMOVE. Handsink must be easliy accessible
PASS
January 15, 2021
at 7:36 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test kit for chlorine sanitizer. Provide to ensure proper dilution of sanitizer. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): handsink blocked...
FAIL
January 8, 2021
at 8:16 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test kit for chlorine sanitizer. Provide to ensure proper dilution of sanitizer. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): handsink blocked...
PASS
March 18, 2020
at 5:53 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soils and debris in slush freezer chest .. Clean chest for unused slush and buildup of spill and froze. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test for chlorine sa...
FAIL
March 11, 2020
at 3:30 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soils and debris in slush freezer chest .. Clean chest for unused slush and buildup of spill and froze. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test for chlorine sa...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2020
at 6:01 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no procedure for clean up of a vomit or diarrhea accident. Provide a kit and procedure to clean up an accident. | 590.004/4-901.11-C - Equipment and Utensils Air-Dryi...
FAIL
December 19, 2019
at 7:01 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no procedure for clean up of a vomit or diarrhea accident. Provide a kit and procedure to clean up an accident. | 590.005/5-204.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Location and ...
PASS
April 19, 2019
at 2:17 PM
3 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The three compartment sink is not in use. If they are going to keep the slush then they need to be able to use the three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize equipment. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location...
FAIL
April 12, 2019
at 3:58 PM
3 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The three compartment sink is not in use. If they are going to keep the slush then they need to be able to use the three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize equipment. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location...
PASS
November 9, 2018
at 4:22 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The three compartment sink is blocked and not in use. Provide access to the three compartment sink and make sure it is setup properly to wash rinse and sanitize the coffee pots. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ce...
FAIL
October 29, 2018
at 5:08 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The three compartment sink is blocked and not in use. Provide access to the three compartment sink and make sure it is setup properly to wash rinse and sanitize the coffee pots. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ce...
PASS
December 13, 2017
at 6:50 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 11, 2017
at 5:59 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of stand up freezer with visible soils / Clean to remove
PASS
September 28, 2016
at 1:10 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 27, 2015
at 6:38 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 11, 2015
at 7:41 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches duiring storage | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Blade on meat slicer is visibly soiled from earlier usage in the day - clean on a more freque...
FAIL
February 4, 2015
at 6:29 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches duiring storage | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Blade on meat slicer is visibly soiled from earlier usage in the day - clean on a more freque...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 17, 2014
at 6:10 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches during storage
PASS
January 16, 2014
at 5:02 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods off the floor at least six inches during storage | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove badly grease stained cardboard being used as a container for the [ 50 cents ] bags of snacks - ...
FAIL
January 8, 2014
at 5:24 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods off the floor at least six inches during storage | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove badly grease stained cardboard being used as a container for the [ 50 cents ] bags of snacks - ...
PASS
June 14, 2013
at 6:08 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated whipped cream in dairy) juice reach in. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost ice cream chest. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide sanitizer and test kit for 3 ba...
FAIL
June 6, 2013
at 4:52 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated whipped cream in dairy) juice reach in. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost ice cream chest. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide sanitizer and test kit for 3 ba...
PASS
February 4, 2013
at 7:02 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Rewove outdated dairy products from reach in. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean vent fan screens inside soda reach ins. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Basement -Evidence of ...
FAIL
January 28, 2013
at 6:59 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Rewove outdated dairy products from reach in. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean vent fan screens inside soda reach ins. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Basement -Evidence of ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 20, 2012
at 4:36 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean vent fan covers inside reach in refrigerators
PASS
February 15, 2012
at 7:11 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 6, 2011
at 5:55 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Provide proper internal temperature to 3 door reach-in milk refrigerator. Properly maintain at 41F or below at all times. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide proper in...
FAIL
September 1, 2011
at 3:44 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Provide proper internal temperature to 3 door reach-in milk refrigerator. Properly maintain at 41F or below at all times. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide proper in...
PASS
February 25, 2011
at 4:00 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 21, 2010
at 4:40 PM
5 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kit for sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper commercial grade sanitizer for 3 compartment sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact...
FAIL
January 20, 2010
at 5:15 PM
5 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kit for sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper commercial grade sanitizer for 3 compartment sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact...
PASS
June 15, 2009
at 2:29 PM
5 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: AT TIME OF INSPECTION found retail milk OUT OF DATE-removed- | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: RESTROOM-clean the handsink of built up grime- | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: HANDSINK ...
FAIL
June 10, 2009
at 2:25 PM
5 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: AT TIME OF INSPECTION found retail milk OUT OF DATE-removed- | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: RESTROOM-clean the handsink of built up grime- | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: HANDSINK ...
PASS
January 28, 2009
at 4:51 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 4, 2008
at 4:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 25, 2008
at 4:14 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 23, 2007
at 4:06 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: soap & paper towels to handsink | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: signage to restroom | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all unnessary articles from basement
FAIL
October 16, 2007
at 4:48 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: soap & paper towels to handsink | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: signage to restroom | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all unnessary articles from basement