Claudio's Market
FAILMonday, January 12, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Violations Cited
01-3-101/701.11
Spoilage Unsafe Food
18 each packs Gerber bay food with past expiration dates. PIC removed and is waiting to get credit from company. 5 each packages of Goya tea 1 2lbs. box of sugar 1 5lbs. bag of long grain golden rice with evidence of gnaw marks. PIC removed and denatured all packages of adulterated foods. Vluntary disposal order filled out.
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.
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
Up to date inspectors report provided 1/12/09.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.
Code Requirements
Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.
Corrective Actions
Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency
37-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
One portion of the basement ceiling with mold like substance growing and with a hole in it. Repair. Seal all access holes in basement and in retail portion of store to prevent rodent access.
Why This Matters
OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.
Code Requirements
Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.
Corrective Actions
Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones