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Erie Street Market

FAIL

Friday, November 20, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Address
107 ERIE ST
Dorchester, MA 02121
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
33 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-301.12-PF

Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)

No warewashing available for cleaning of scoops used for slush. Per PIC scoops are rinsed in sink in restroom. Provide 3 bay sink to wash/ rinse and sanitize scopps or discontinue the sale of slush

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-203.11-PF

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Establishment serving slush. No handwashing sink available other than restroom for washing of hands prior to serving

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION CYCLE: Using handwash sink for dishes spreads grease and food particles, making hand cleaning ineffective. Staff avoid dirty sinks, reducing handwashing by 60%. Creates breeding ground for bacteria at the most critical hygiene point.

Code Requirements

STOP all non-handwashing use immediately. Handwash sinks for HANDS ONLY. Clean and sanitize sink completely. Post signage 'HANDWASHING ONLY'. Designate separate sinks for food prep and dishwashing. Retrain all staff.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.18-C
✓ Corrected

Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Restroom used by employees with heavy soils- Clean

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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