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Fernandez Liquor

PASS

Monday, August 3, 2015 at 2:18 PM

Address
1050 BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
RF
Violations
5 total
Facility History
15 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Cases of juice being stored on floor in walkin refrigerator. Cases of soda and water being stored on floor in basement. Gum being stored on floor behind sales counter. Discontinue. Store all food products elevated 6" off the floor.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115
✓ Corrected

Equipment Thermometers

No equipment thermometer in polar cooler. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Cat food observed on floor in basement. Clean to remove. PIC stated was formerly cat on premises. Cat no longer in the establishment. PIC advised cats are not allowed in the facility.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 42-5-203.13
✓ Corrected

Mop Sink not Provided

PIC stated no mop sink on premises and discarding dirty mop water onto the street. Discontinue. Dispose of waste water in toilet until mop sink can be provided.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 42.5.203
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

Floors in basement accumulated with empty boxes and soda crates. Remove and discard cardboard.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 42.6.501
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