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ADAMS CONVENIENCE STORE

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Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Address
114 BLACKSTONE ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
RF
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
23 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005(B)/5-102.11-P

Standards-Quality (P)

Packages slices of cheese are visibly molden in the self service case ] packageis actually compromised allowing air inside ] discarded during inspection

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005(B) | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.115-PF

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Customers are walking into the store with dogs - no signage stating " service animals only " PIC is not asking the proper questioms to the dog owners when entering the store - address as discussed

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Remove packages bags of rock saly that are stored above packages ready to eat foods and relocate as discussed to minimize potential contamination

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage as discussed

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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-201.11-C

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Replace compromised gaskets in the refrigeration units where needed

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean inside of all refrigeration / freezer units where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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