Brother's Supermarket
PASSFriday, September 27, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Violations Cited
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.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Remove all soda pallets that are being used to store foods. Provide proper shelving and proper means to store food. 9/19/24- PIC was able to remove 90% of the soda pallets. A few soda pallets still in use. Remove and provide proper storage.
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.
590.004/4-301.13-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.
590.005/5-203.13-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. 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. Repair walls- Deli produce meat areas need to be smooth sealed and easily cleanable. Remove ceiling fan in the produce area. 9/19/24- PIC was able to finish 90% of the ceiling tiles in the deli area. Provide the other 10%. Waiting on the plan review to finish the rest of the ceiling tiles 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
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
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. 9/19/24- The inside of the refrigeration unit has been clean out. PIC stated they have someone coming to remove. Remove or repair.
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.