Americas Food Basket
PASS W/ CONDITIONSTuesday, November 26, 2019 at 7:12 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Yogurts inside of the Tropicana open air cooler with elevated temperatures between 48-62F. Ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All yogurts were removed at the time of the inspection.
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
2 Fans inside of the walk-in freezer were not operating at the time of the inspection. Address and make any necessary repairs. All other foods inside of the unit were frozen. Fan of the walk-in dairy cooler not operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating properly at the time of the inspection.
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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Floor of the walk-in freezer with heavy ice/frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Freezer was still operating properly at the time of the inspection.
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.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Controlling Pests (C)
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings under the storage shelf at the end of the pet food isle. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report.
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.