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C-Mart Herald Street

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Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 1:58 PM

Address
50 HERALD ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
RF
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
82 inspections
44 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-306.13-P

(A) Consumer Self-Service Operations (P)

Raw seafood out for self service by customers. Discontinue all self service of seafood or any other types of food.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Management not properly overseeing in the customer self service. Discontinue and provide proper training to all staff and supervisors.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.003/3-307.11-C

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Excess condensation dripping onto boxes of cheese and honey cakes in the open air cooler. Address and ensue all foods are being stored inn a clean and protected manner. Open air unit was operating properly at the time of the inspection. Dead fish observed inside of the fish tanks. Discontinue and esure all tanks are being checked on a regular basis for dead fish and are properly removed.

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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Several ceiling tiles in the meat department with what appears to be water damage. Replace.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Fan covers on the compressor to the large walk-in cooler in the rear of the building visibly soiled and with a dust like substance. Clean to remove. Knife holder and knife handles in the meat department with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Fan covers to the second outside cooler with visible dust build-up. Clean to remove.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Pipe under the hand sink in the seafood department is leaking. Pipe under the saclig sink in the seafood department is leaking. Address and make all necessary repairs.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.112-C

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Sticky fly trap observed hanging directly above meat slicer and produce preparation tables. Discontinue and ensure fly traps are being removed during operational hours.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Flies carry 100+ pathogens, land on feces then food. Transfer 2 million bacteria per landing. Roaches spread 33 bacteria types, 6 parasitic worms. One roach can contaminate entire kitchen overnight. Major asthma trigger.

Code Requirements

Eliminate immediately: Kill visible pests, Find and eliminate breeding sites, Fix all screens/seal openings, Remove standing water, Clean drains weekly, Professional treatment if over 5 insects seen, Install fly lights/traps.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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