C-Mart Herald Street
FAILFriday, May 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Tofu and other food products located in the open air cooler with slightly elevated temperatures ranging between 49-51F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods were removed from the open air cooler at the time of the inspection and placed into a walk-in refrigeration unit that was operating below 41F. Technician was on site at that point to make all necessary repairs.
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Top of the knife holder in the meat department visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of what appers to be rodent droppings located on shelves where the candy and crackers are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection date. Pest control reports were provided at the time of the inspection.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Evidence of smoking inside of the large walk-in cooler. Discontinue all smoking inside of the building an provide a designated area.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Disocntinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
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.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Boxes of meats and seafood observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in coolers. Discontinue and ensure all food products are being stored elevated a minimum of 6 inches off ghe ground.
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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Open air freezer case not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain all food products solid. At the time of the inspection there were technicians on site make any necessary repairs. Foods were solid at the time of the inspection. Sverla ceiling tiles above the retail portion of the store 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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Storage shelves where candy and carckers are being stored with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize all affected shelves in store. Small slding glass dessert freezers with sexcess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Lower shelf of the open air freezer where corn and peas are being stored visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Drip tray to the walk-in refrigeration unit with excess ice/frost build-up. Address make any necessay repairs and clean to remove. What appears to be rodent droppings observed on teh storage shelves and floor of the second level dry storage area. Clean and sanitize to remove all.
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.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Pipe under the 3 bay sink located in the produce department is lekaing. Address and make any 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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Portion of flooring located near the entrance of the room with fish tank filtration units damaged and slightly sagging. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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