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Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Address
185 HOWARD AV
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
RF
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 4 major
Facility History
33 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-602.11-P
✓ Corrected

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)

Scoops for Richie's slush are located inside of product not properly washed rinsed and sanitized. PIC states scoops are washed inside the handsink located up front- Discontinue washing food equipment in handsink. Discontinue serving Richie's slush until you can demonstrate properly washing rinsin and sanitizing equipment.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Not maintaining and removing expired foods from retail shelves not properly wash rinse and sanitizing equipment not removing cat from premises having unlabeled products for sell cannot produce invoice. No proper temperatures held for products held in the deli cooler. Re-train staff on the importance of person in charge duties and apply them for the upkeep of the establishment.

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 590.002/2-501.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Pic did not have the procedures or supplies for a vomit and diarrhea episode- Provide the supplies and instructions on the clean up of vomitus and diarrhea episodes.

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. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of rodent droppings - Provide a up to date detailed exterminator report from a licensed exterminator. This is a repeated violation

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.115-PF
✓ Corrected

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Live cat living in the basement of the establishment cat feces overflowed litter box - Remove Cat from premises.

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
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