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C-Mart Herald Street

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Friday, June 9, 2023 at 2:20 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-306.13-P
✓ Corrected

(A) Consumer Self-Service Operations (P)

Shellfish and eel display without barriers allowing for self service. Frozen fish cakes available for self service. Frozen fish filets unpackaged in freezer for self service. Discontinue offering foods for self service. Maintain barriers at shellfish display. Package and label frozen fish filets.

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
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-502.12-P
✓ Corrected

Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (P)

Fresh mushrooms for sale in reduced oxygen packaging. PIC stated that mushrooms are delivered packaged "as is" then weighed and priced on site. PIC provided invoice no packaging available. Mushrooms embargoed

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
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P
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Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Retail freezer has not been functioning for two days. Buns dumplings noodles etc. at 60F to 70F for unknown hours or days. All thawed foods discarded into trash compactor on site. Disposal order issued

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(A)/2-101.11-PF
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Assignment (Pf)

No Certified person at establishment. List of approved trainers supplied via email. Provide proof of registration in food protection manager course.

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(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(A) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Retail freezer not operating for 2 days full of thawed products. Person in Charge needs to take corrective action when equipment is not operating.

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-203.12-PF
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Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Shellfish tags not stored with shellfish. Tags are current and on site. Store tags with shellfish until all pieces are sold then hold tags for 90 days.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-404.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Jars of fermented tofu with visibly compromised packaging- seals with leaks and jars with mold-like substance. Removed from retail shelf. Inspect packaging at recieving and do not offer for sale.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Defrosted retail freezer with soils and debris. Floors under upstairs dry goods shelving with debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

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
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