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Fernandez Liquors

FAIL

Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 5:06 PM

Address
562 BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02121
Category
RF
Violations
7 total
Facility History
20 inspections
3 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Bottles of juice being stored on floor in rear walkin cooler candy being stored on floor in basement. Store foods elevated atleast 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 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Wooden ceiling in rear walkin cooler needs to be re sealed to maintain cleanable.

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Outside storage area accumulated with old atm machine soda crates chunks of concrete card board and broken barrells. Remove all unecessary articles and maintain trash storage area free of refuse and old equipment. Provide current site cleanliness permit.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 36-6-201.11

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Broken tiles in front of beer cooler. Repair.

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

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Wooden ceiling in rear walkin cooler needs to be re sealed to maintain cleanable.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

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

Mop Sink not Provided

PIC stated currently using hose to fill mop bucket and disposing of dirty mop water in the street. Discontinue disposing of mop water in the street. Dispose of mop water in toilet until enclosed mop sink can be installed. PIC advised to review installation of mop sink with health divison.

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

Carboard being stored on floor in rear storage area bag of trash in front of rear door. Remove all unnessary articles and dispose of trash properly. Mops and brooms being stored on floor. Store elevated atleast 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 42.6.501
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