Brother's Supermarket
FAILWednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Violations Cited
590.005/5-202.13-P
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Air gap under the prep sink was not installed properly. Provide proper air gap.
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.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Observed whole fish being stored on ice in a refrigeration unit. Provide a Marine Fisheries license and proper storage fish was buried in ice and should be stored on ice. Observed bread box with utensil being stored on the side- Provide signage "Please use utensil only". Recommend attaching a cord to ensure utensil does not fall on the floor. Ensure the staff is trained any prepared package foods must be chiled to 41F or below before being stored on retail refrigeration shelving.
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(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Food Labels (Pf)
provide proper food labels to all pre packaged food items with proper date marking
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
No test kit available. Provide test kit.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization 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)
Observed meat grinder and meat slicers soiled. Ensure staff is trained on cleaning and sanitizing. Clean the inside of the meat case.
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.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Provide food protection on the hanging goat.
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Remove all soda racks cardboard boxes from floor and shelving.
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 proper means to dry all sanitized equipment at 3 bay sink. Drain boards 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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
All walls in the food production and warewash area need to be smooth cleanable and durable. Provide smooth walls All flooring needs to be smooth cleanable and durable. Provide All ceiling tiles above food being prepared needs to be smooth cleanable and durable. Provide Clean all floor drain covers in the retail 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)
Observed frost build up in the walk in freezer unit and inside the coffin unit where the shrimp is stored. Repair condenser in the walk in freezer unit. Observed water on the floor in the meat area. Repair leak coming from the meat case in the deli area. Remove water.
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 heater hanging from the ceiling over the 3 bay sink and prep sink. Owner stated that the heater does not work. Please remove. Observed an ice machine that is not working in the prep area. Please 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.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed bread oven with no hood sticker. Contact licensed hood company to inspect and provide hood sticker.
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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.