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El Frutero Market

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Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 7:31 PM

Address
740 DUDLEY ST
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
RF
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
19 inspections
8 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-201.11

Approved Source

Establishment is purchasing butter from Price Rite Supermarket and reselling it at this store. Only provide items for sale picked up at a wholesaler. Provide reciepts indicating that items are purchased from an approved source.

Why This Matters

SEVERE PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT: Unapproved sources bypass all safety controls. Home-prepared foods have caused botulism deaths. Uninspected meat may contain parasites, E. coli O157:H7, or BSE prions. Black market foods linked to tuberculosis, brucellosis outbreaks. Illegal dairy products cause Listeria infections killing 20% of victims. One contaminated batch can sicken hundreds across multiple locations.

Code Requirements

ALL food MUST be from: Licensed, permitted, inspected suppliers; USDA inspected meat and poultry; Grade A dairy products; Approved shellfish dealers on Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List; No home-prepared foods EVER; No wild mushrooms unless certified; Documentation required for all suppliers; Invoices must be kept 90 days.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Discard ALL food from unapproved sources; Obtain approved supplier list from health department; Verify all current suppliers are licensed; Create approved supplier program; Train receiving staff on checking sources; Post list of approved suppliers

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3-201.11
• MINOR 36-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

1) floor tiles in disdepair replace all worn or broken floor tiles

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

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department