Americas Food Basket
PASSMonday, July 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-501.11-C
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed refrigeration unit #6 Ice Cream and #6 Frozen food with condensation on the doors and water on the floor. Please have both units repaired.
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)
Observed debris on the floor under the shelving in the back room in the produce area. Clean floor to remove debris.
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
590.006/6-501.111-C
Controlling Pests (C)
Observed large flys in the frozen food aisle. Contact licensed exterminator to address the flys. PIC was able to provide an updated pest report and the report is clean. No rodent activity.
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.