A C Farm Market
FAILWednesday, November 10, 2021 at 6:07 PM
Violations Cited
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Selling deli meats and bean curd chau lua chay from an unapproved source. Contact with Khoa Tran vendor indicated foods prepared in a private home. Discontinue and purchase all foods / products from licensed wholesalers.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-202.13-P
Eggs (P)
Eggs received from unknown source in bulk. Receipt without information for source. Provide prepackaged properly labeled eggs from an approved source.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Person in charge not monitoring the preparation of cut fruits and vegetables in an unsanitary area. Several foods from unapproved source. Foods packaged for individual sale without labels or identified source. Hot water not maintaining at or above 100F at hand sinks and 110F at three. compartment sink
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Package Integrity (Pf)
Multiple cans and a jar of food heavily dented. Removed from retail sales and discarded.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Food Labels (Pf)
Bulk eggs and baluts packaged on site from bulk and stored without labels. Discontinue.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-501.19-PF
Manual Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
Water at wash sink fluctuates at 65F. Ensure water at or above 110F for cleaning equipment.
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
Hot water temperatures fluctuate at all sinks and is a concern for capacity. Provide a report from a licensed plumber stating repair.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
Hand sinks in warewash and restroom fluctuate between 52F - 81F. Repair. Proper minimum temperature of 100F for hot water.
Why This Matters
WITHOUT HOT WATER: Bacteria removal drops by 75%. Studies show proper handwashing with hot water and soap removes 99.9% of bacteria, while cold water only removes 25%. This dramatically increases risk of spreading E. coli, Salmonella, and Norovirus - responsible for 89% of foodborne illness outbreaks.
Code Requirements
Immediate action required: Provide hot water (100-120°F) at ALL handwashing sinks. Install water heater if needed. Temporary solution: heat water for handwashing until repairs complete. Staff must wash hands every 30 minutes, after touching face/hair, handling raw foods, using restroom.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Several fruit and house flies in storage retail and warewash. Provide a detailed pest control report from a licensed exterminator.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Evidence of front room used for cutting fruits and culling vegetables. Areas not properly constructed without a hand wash sink equipment / area not maintained in a sanitary condition. Discontinue.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Knives stored in holder at warewash heavily rusted. Remove and replace with properly constructed cutting utensils.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Front room tables shelves walls air conditioner vents with soils and heavy dust. Maintained clean.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Door to restroom broken on base. Repair.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Front room wall and ceiling in disrepair. Acoustic tiles heavily stained and moldy. Replace / repair.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean