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AMERICA'S FOOD BASKET

FAIL

Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 2:40 PM

Address
576 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
RF
Violations
4 total
Facility History
74 inspections
34 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean all shelves in retail area refrigerators of dry food in vegetable meat egg and drinks areas. Clean the shelves the in produce walk-in in the basement.

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-204.112-C

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Provide a thermometer in walk ins and refrigeration units that do not have them.

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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Replace missing curtain going into meat prep room. Paint to seal rusty black sheves in retail area. Repair or replace door to restroom in retail area.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean the floor and wall in walk ins. Clean the walls in meat prep rooom as discussed.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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