Brother's Supermarket
FAILThursday, September 12, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Violations Cited
590.005/5-203.14-P
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Prep sink is direct to waist. Provide an air gap. Contact a licensed plumber and provide an invoice on company letterhead.
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.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Clean and sanitize the equipment used to wrap the produce.
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
No hand sink in the deli area. Provide hand sink.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION CYCLE: Using handwash sink for dishes spreads grease and food particles, making hand cleaning ineffective. Staff avoid dirty sinks, reducing handwashing by 60%. Creates breeding ground for bacteria at the most critical hygiene point.
Code Requirements
STOP all non-handwashing use immediately. Handwash sinks for HANDS ONLY. Clean and sanitize sink completely. Post signage 'HANDWASHING ONLY'. Designate separate sinks for food prep and dishwashing. Retrain all staff.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed flies in the produce production area and in the hallway. Contact a licensed exterminator and provide an invoice on company letterhead. Remove flies.
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.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed meat in boxes on the floor. Provide proper storage at least 6 inches off the floor. Remove all soda pallets that are being used to store foods. Provide proper shelving and proper means to store food.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Ensure cabbage is being sliced in the produce area with the produce slicer. After the cabbage is cut ensure that is stored at 41F or below. Ensure that production for produce meat and deli are all in separate areas. Provide a barrier between where you cut the meat and the where you store the soiled equipment utensils.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
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.
590.004/4-204.122-C
Case Lot Handling Apparatuses Movability (C)
Ensure that all pallets and racks are moveable. Ensure to move when cleaning flooring.
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 personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Drain boards (C)
Provide drain boards on the 3 bay sink in the meat area and proper commerical grade drying racks. Provide proper placement for the drying racks.
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.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Replace/resurface large cutting board in meat area. Ensure you are able to clean and wash large cutting boards. Recommended smaller cutting boards.
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.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Service Sink (C)
No mop sink. Provide a mop sink to clean mops and dispose of soiled water.
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Ceiling over the deil area and production area needs to be smooth durable and easy to clean. Replace porous ceiling tiles. Floors is the deli produce and meat hallway area need to be smooth sealed and easily cleanable. Repair and seal floors. Add baseboards to the deli area to ensure that the water does not go behind the wall and runs off into the drain. Repair/smooth out the orange foam insulation in the hallway. Apply baseboard along the hallway area (under the bathroom office ) Repair hole in the wall above the 3 bay sink in the produce production area. Clean/sweep floors in both walk in refrigeration units in hallway. Clean/sweep floors in produce deli and meat areas. Repair walls- Deli produce meat areas need to be smooth sealed and easily cleanable. Remove paint that is flaking over the meat deli door. Remove ceiling fan in the produce area.
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
590.006/6-202.13-C
Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
Observed a few bug zappers meat produce area. Remove bug zappers in food production area.
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.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Repair the walk in refrigeration door located in the hallway. Repair the walk in refrigeration door in the meat area. Seal and repair the wood on the side of the door.
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.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Observed a 2 door reach in refrigeration unit in the meat area being used to store paper goods. Repair or Remove refrigeration unit.
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.
590.007/7-209.11-C
Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Observed employee meals being stored in refrigeration unit. Provide proper storage for employees to store there food seperate from retail items. Provide lockers for employees to store personal belongings.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.