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Evelyn's Market

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Monday, September 26, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Address
298 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
RF
Violations
6 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
72 inspections
31 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Compliance with Food Law (Pf)

Baked goods being sold on site by the front counter appear homemade - PIC was unable to provide an proper wholesale receipt for proof of purchase - Discontinue selling until proof of purchase is provided - buying foods from other reatil sales and re-selling them is not alloed - all foods must be purchased from reputable wholesale suppliers as discussed

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C
✓ Corrected

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Relocate all rock salt stored directly above breads and rolls - store visibly segragated as discussed and elevated off the floor a minimum of six inches - this will also include chips snacks and boxes of fruits and vegatables

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Remove all rusted and compromised grocery aisle metal shelving units where needed

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean inside of all multi door refrigeration and freezer units where needed especially the runners for the sliding glass doors from all visible food spills stains and soils - clean the wooden produce shelves from all soils and loose food debris

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.113-C
✓ Corrected

Covering Receptacles (C)

Ensure all trash receptacles have tight fitting lids as discussed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean the floors underneath the chip and bread racks as well as behind all refrigeration units to remove all visible food spills stains and 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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department