Americas Food Basket
PASS W/ CONDITIONSWednesday, February 28, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-602.11-P
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Observed an area where employees were packaging herbs PIC stated that they also wash and cut fruit in the area. They wash the knives over at the prep sink (prep sink only has veggie wash; no detergent). No proper sink or warewash for cleaning equipment knives. Provide a proper means of warewashing if they are going to continue to prep food.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Prep sink in the loading dock area is direct to waste. Discontinue washing and cutting produce. Prep sink needs proper plumbing.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
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.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed a few birds in the loading dock area. Remove birds.
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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Observed ice build up in section 4 (Ice cream freezer). Remove ice build up.
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.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Observed debris in and around the trash area. Clean to remove debis. Observed a good amount of pallets around the trash area. Remove
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
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.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Observed open ceiling with exposed pipes unfinished walls in a food prep area. Provide smoothe durable ceilings and walls.
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.