Express Stop Market
FAILTuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Violations Cited
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Cooked chicken and beef Pastelitos made from a residential kitchen and being sold at the retail level. Discontinue all sales of foods being made from a residential kitchen.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
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.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cooked chicken and beef pastelitos observed being left out at room temperature. Discontontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
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.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Bag of dog food being taped together with duct tape. Evidence of holes in bag of dog food. Discontinue and ensure any damaged products are removed and discarded and not being taped and placed back out for sale. Bag of dog food was removed and discarded at the time of the inspection.
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.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Cat observed inside of the store at the time of the inspection. Remove cat Permanently.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
No equipment theremometer observed inside of the glass cooler with deli meats. Provide.
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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.