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C-Mart Supermarket Inc.

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Monday, May 21, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Address
680 WASHINGTON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
29 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-101/701.11
✓ Corrected

Spoilage Unsafe Food

Promptly remove any dead or dying fish from the live fish tanks. At least three dead Carp were observed during the inspection. The Carp were floating upside down and no movement was observed within the gill area. Several other questionable fish were observed within the tank below and to the left of the Carp tank. The fish species was not provided on the exterior of the tank.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.101
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Implement a more frequent cleaning schedule for the freezer and refrigeration equipment and the vegetable storage bins within the store. Marked areas of soil appear to have been cleaned since the last inspection. However the bins and equipment were soiled during the compliance inspection.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14
✓ Corrected

Toilet Enclosed Clean

Promptly replace the hand towels at the hand sink within the fish area. Towels were missing from the area during the inspection.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 32.6.501
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