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Carolina Market

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Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Address
81 CUMMINS HW
Roslindale, MA 02131
Category
RF
Violations
11 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
6 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Observed food items expired. Photo taken. Remove all expired foods from store.

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
✓ Corrected

Assignment (Pf)

No soap in the bathroom downstairs. Provide soap.

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 590.006/6-301.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

No paper towels or means to dry hands in the basement. Please provide means to properly dry hands.

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of mice droppings throughout the store in the back room and basement. Inside the bottom cabinets where the microwave is being stored on shelving in the corner behind cash register in the back room under the milk crates and on the shelving. Photos were taken. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report provide a mass trapping provide more frequent visits from the exterminator. Have exterminator check the ceiling and outside the property. Clean and sanitize floors/shelves to remove all new and old mice droppings. Remove all day light from the bottom of the doors. Bulkhead side door leading to the trash area. Fill and seal all holes in the walls in the basement in the vents connect the piping in the basement. Remove any and all evidence of live cat in the basement.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Observed multiple boxes being stored on the floor and food items being stored on the floor. Provide proper storage at minimum 6 inches off the floor. In the back room the shelving needs to be 6 inches off the floor . Remove bottom shelf and remove all card board boxes on the shelving. In the basement provide storage remove everything off the floor 6 inches away from the wall. Exterminator needs to be able to place traps. Remove all milk crates off the shelving in the store. 5-29-25 At this time PIC will need to be sure all product is store 6 inches off the floor in the retail and storage rooms. Remove all kick plates and be sure pest control is checking each inspection. Between inspection you will need to be sure it clean.

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.

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

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

As discussed the bulk head in basement will need to be closed off so no light is coming into the basement. Multiple traps at bottom of the stairs. Please install rubber around edges of the doors.

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 590.005/5-501.115-C

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Observed debris and leaves in and around the trash area. Clean grounds and ensure that the lids on the dumpser are closed at all times when you are not taking the trash out. Lids need to be locked and secure at night time. Remove all milk crates and soda racks. Remove all trash from inside and off the floor. Fill holes in the ground and cap off any piping outside. Remove any unnessary equipment hot boxes washer machine sofa air fryer ac machine coffin freezer. Clean the back rooms. Organize 5-29-25 PIC has cleaned up the back yard and covered the drain hole in the ground. Dumpster was empty and lids closed. PIC will still need to remove all personal cooking equipment old sofa and personal food in refrigerators.

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 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Observed soiled and debris on the floors in the back rooms and on the stairs leading into the basement and in the back room. Clean to remove all debris and soil on the floor and remove all new and old rodent droppings Observed stained and broken ceiling tile. Replace

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-301.14-C

Handwashing Signage (C)

No hand wash signage in the bathroom. Provide hand wash signage.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

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 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

As discussed PIC will need to remove the three bay sink that is not plumbed properly for commercial use and did not have drain boards. It was next to the mop sink and no hand sink available.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Observed personal belonging in refrigeration units. Remove and place personal items in the back refrigerator. Label refrigerator. Clean and organize behind counter. Remove medication and any chemicals and properly store in the back room.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

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