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Brother's Supermarket

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Address
606 AMERICAN LEGION HW
Roslindale, MA 02131
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
18 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-203.11-PF

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Provide a hand sink soap means to dry hands in the fish area. Provide plumbing permit and no prepping of fish until the hand sink has been approved by ISD HEALTH. Move hand sink in the prep area to the opposite wall as stated in the plans. Soap and means to dry hands. Please make sure to put both hand sinks on the short form per building inspector Cory.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

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 Pipe on the wall in the produce area needs to be enclosed.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.16-C

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Enclose the gas pipe in the prep area. Please add this to the short form per building inspector Corey. All walls floors and ceiling in the food production and warewash area need to be smooth cleanable and durable. Provide smooth walls

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department