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Boston Smoke Shop & Convenience

FAIL

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 5:42 PM

Address
334 DORCHESTER ST
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
RF
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
12 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-101.11-P

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

There were 10 packages of hard and moldy hot dog buns on retail shelves no expiration date but visibly seen mold and hard to touch- PIC dicarded bread voluntarily.- Discontinue storing adulterated products on retail shelves Properly maintain by making sure products are within date range.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

5 bottles of dairy creamer all expired on retail refrigerated shelves - 2 Creamers expired May 2021 and 3 Expired October 2021. PIC discarded voluntarily pouring contents down drain.- 10 packages of Hot dog buns discarded due to Molded and hard to touch- Maintain shelves from expired and adulterated products

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

No vomit and diarrhea kit available - Provide a vomit and diarrhea kit with instruction on how to clean up incidents

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.005/5-203.13-C

Service Sink (C)

There was no service sink available - Provide Service Sink to house mop and cleaning supplies

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.15-C

Outside Receptacles (C)

There is no outside receptacles for this location - PIC they were sharing with neighbor- I advised to Fill out a Site Cleanliness application and provide own Trash receptacles and arrange for pick ups

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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