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Antoinette Variety Store

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Friday, August 26, 2016 at 3:25 PM

Address
1600 BLUE HILL AV
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
RF
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
24 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-201.11
✓ Corrected

Approved Source

PIC is packaging products with out a proper location to wash rinse and sanitize equipment. PIC will have to discontinue to package products. All product must be commercially packaged or provide a three bay sink. PIC will have to remove all this product.

Why This Matters

SEVERE PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT: Unapproved sources bypass all safety controls. Home-prepared foods have caused botulism deaths. Uninspected meat may contain parasites, E. coli O157:H7, or BSE prions. Black market foods linked to tuberculosis, brucellosis outbreaks. Illegal dairy products cause Listeria infections killing 20% of victims. One contaminated batch can sicken hundreds across multiple locations.

Code Requirements

ALL food MUST be from: Licensed, permitted, inspected suppliers; USDA inspected meat and poultry; Grade A dairy products; Approved shellfish dealers on Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List; No home-prepared foods EVER; No wild mushrooms unless certified; Documentation required for all suppliers; Invoices must be kept 90 days.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Discard ALL food from unapproved sources; Obtain approved supplier list from health department; Verify all current suppliers are licensed; Create approved supplier program; Train receiving staff on checking sources; Post list of approved suppliers

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3-201.11
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Container Labels

Multiple foods on retail floor with out labels. PIC should not be packaging foods. Remove from retail shelves.

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Discontinue to store food on the floor. Must be stored 6 inches off the floor at all times.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 16-4-301.12
✓ Corrected

Three Compartment Sink

Provide a three bay sink to properly wash equipment used to package food.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 16.4.301
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department