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Ashmont Convenience Store

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Friday, January 4, 2013 at 2:13 PM

Address
1996 DORCHESTER AVE
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
RF
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
40 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-101/701.11
✓ Corrected

Spoilage Unsafe Food

INSPECTOR remove heavy dented can from retail shelf ( del monte peaches -) check products daily to insure safe products-

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.101
⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-207-09.11
✓ Corrected

Medicines FirstAid Storage

BACK OF STORE-retail shelves-SEPERATE all all medicines from all food products - do not store meds over food products-

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.207
• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Container Labels

ON FOOD PRODUCTS- do not cover any information with price stickers-do not cover-"best use by " dates " sell by" dates or the ingredients list or nutrition facts--

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

ALLSMALL STORE ROOMS- store all products off the floor at least 6 inches- ( per code )

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 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

CLEAN the broiler microwave refrige & bench ( back room ) of heavy build-up of soil--

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department