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C-Mart Herald Street

FAIL

Friday, August 7, 2009 at 2:05 PM

Address
50 HERALD ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
Facility History
82 inspections
44 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

DO NOT STORE any items on the top of the ice machine to protect the ice from possibile contamination-(found wires & light bulbs on machine)

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.

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

CLEAN THE FLOOR through-out retail areas of built up grime--

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 38-6-202.11

Fixture's not properly shielded

ALL CEILING LIGHT that are over food product must have protective tubes over bulbs OR light shields-- & provide proper light shields for walk-in lights

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.

FDA Code: Section 38.6.202
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