Compadres Meat Market
PASS W/ CONDITIONSFriday, January 28, 2022 at 7:57 PM
Violations Cited
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Unpaid fees for the 2022 City of Boston health permit address immediately
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(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Blade on the ban saw is rusted and needs to be replaced - remov e and address as d8scussed - blade on the meat slicer underneath ios not being cleaned properly as there is an accumulation of foods from previous use - dismantle as discussed and clean to remove all visible soils properly
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Replacer compromised chlorine test strips
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-304.13-C
Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)
Set up sanitizing stations seperately [ deli case / ready to eat - meat case - raw ]
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Linens can contain 100,000+ bacteria per square inch after just 1 hour of use. Direct contact with ready-to-eat foods like strawberries transfers pathogens directly to food that won't be cooked to kill bacteria. This is a DIRECT path to foodborne illness.
Code Requirements
STOP using linens on ready-to-eat foods immediately. Use only: single-use paper towels, disposable gloves changed hourly, or dedicated food-contact safe materials. Strawberries and other ready-to-eat items must be handled with gloves or utensils ONLY.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean interior of all meat cases white shelving racks inside the case exterior of all counter tops inside and outside of all refrigeration and freezer units from visible food spills and soils
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.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Drain boards (C)
Ensure there is a sufficient amount of space to properly air dry all sanitized equipment - current area seems a bit too small for all the parts needed to be air dried
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean floors and walls of the store behind the meat counter and blades on the ceiling fan from all visible soils
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
590.006/6-201.17-C
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Clean blades in the ceiling fan above the meat case from visible dirt and dust
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition