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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM

Address
124 HARVARD ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
RF
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
26 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 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.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 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.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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