Bunker Hill Market
FAILFriday, January 18, 2019 at 3:39 PM
Violations Cited
01-3-201.11
Approved Source
There are no invoices available for pastalitos and frozen meat. Provide invoices and make sure that all items sold in the store are purchased from a licensed wholesaler. 1/18/19 They provided receipts from Caramelo's bakery in Dorchester but there is no evidence that they have a state license. Make sure all items purchased for sale at the store are from a approved wholesaler. (The owner removed the pastalitos and will stop getting them from this location unless a license is provided)
Why This Matters
SEVERE PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT: Unapproved sources bypass all safety controls. Home-prepared foods have caused botulism deaths. Uninspected meat may contain parasites, E. coli O157:H7, or BSE prions. Black market foods linked to tuberculosis, brucellosis outbreaks. Illegal dairy products cause Listeria infections killing 20% of victims. One contaminated batch can sicken hundreds across multiple locations.
Code Requirements
ALL food MUST be from: Licensed, permitted, inspected suppliers; USDA inspected meat and poultry; Grade A dairy products; Approved shellfish dealers on Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List; No home-prepared foods EVER; No wild mushrooms unless certified; Documentation required for all suppliers; Invoices must be kept 90 days.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Discard ALL food from unapproved sources; Obtain approved supplier list from health department; Verify all current suppliers are licensed; Create approved supplier program; Train receiving staff on checking sources; Post list of approved suppliers
03-3-501.16
Hot Holding
The pastalitos in the hot holding cabinet are 110F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above. (They discarded the pastilitos)
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat
02-3-201.11F
Safe Food Handeling Instructions
Frozen packaged chicken and beef has no safe handling instructions. Provide.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
38-6-202.11
Fixture's not properly shielded
The lights inside the hot holding cabinet do not appear to be heat lights or shatter proof. Providef shatter proof lights when storing exposed food.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.