Did Dollar General Store No. 30635 pass their Boston health inspection?

Dollar General Store No. 30635 passed their inspection on July 26, 2022.

Where is Dollar General Store No. 30635 located?

Dollar General Store No. 30635 is located at 1248 RIVER ST, Boston, MA.

Dollar General Store No. 30635

Q: What critical health violations were found at Dollar General Store No. 30635?

Critical violation: (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P). RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 3:23 PM

Address

1248 RIVER ST

Hyde Park, MA 02136

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P

✓ Corrected

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

The freezer units broke and the product has melted and the product is 49F-52F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below and have the frozen things frozen solid.

Why This Matters

RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

Code Requirements

Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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