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Family Brothers Market

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Address
49 COTTAGE ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
RF
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
16 inspections
4 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Observed tamales without labels. Provide source evidence in form of invoices. PIC states that it doesn't know and will ask the owner. Remove if not from a reputable source. Mangos in liquid at ambient temperature. PIC states they are for personal use. Remove and discontinue storing them at the establishment.

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 590.004/4-501.111-P

Manual Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (P)

No evidence of warewashing. Sanitzing bay filled with syrup bottles. Provide proper warewashing -Wash-Rinse-Sanitize.

Why This Matters

Improper temperatures allow rapid bacterial growth, potentially causing severe foodborne illness

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF

Compliance with Food Law (Pf)

Severtal package products without labels. provide.

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Squeezing Press Machine soiled with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.12-PF

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

No paper towels at the serving line hand sink. Provide.

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 personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR L1

Health Permit for 2025 not renewed.Renew.

Why This Matters

Violations can contribute to foodborne illness if not corrected

Code Requirements

Must comply with all applicable food code requirements

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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department