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COLUMBIA RD. MARKET

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Address
387 COLUMBIA RD
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
RF
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
59 inspections
29 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-101/701.11
✓ Corrected

Spoilage Unsafe Food

AT INSPECTION- inspector removed -1 one pint cream passed date of 4-15-12- disposed- CHECK DATES each day--

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 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12
✓ Corrected

Food Container Labels

ON FOOD PRODUCTS -do not cover the "best use by dates or" sell by dates " with the price stickers- & ON BABY FOOD -do not cover any information ( words or numbers )

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

BEHIND COUNTER -patch floor of missing floor tiles- to make floor smooth & cover the bare wood-

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

REMOVE snowblower from store-

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 42.6.501
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