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Great Corner Market

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Monday, October 22, 2018 at 3:45 PM

Address
399 SARATOGA ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
3 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-201.11
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Approved Source

Whole raw chickens for sale in store / No invoices on site for proof of wholesale purchase / Provide invoices from a wholesaler or discontinue sales.

Why This Matters

SEVERE PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT: Unapproved sources bypass all safety controls. Home-prepared foods have caused botulism deaths. Uninspected meat may contain parasites, E. coli O157:H7, or BSE prions. Black market foods linked to tuberculosis, brucellosis outbreaks. Illegal dairy products cause Listeria infections killing 20% of victims. One contaminated batch can sicken hundreds across multiple locations.

Code Requirements

ALL food MUST be from: Licensed, permitted, inspected suppliers; USDA inspected meat and poultry; Grade A dairy products; Approved shellfish dealers on Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List; No home-prepared foods EVER; No wild mushrooms unless certified; Documentation required for all suppliers; Invoices must be kept 90 days.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Discard ALL food from unapproved sources; Obtain approved supplier list from health department; Verify all current suppliers are licensed; Create approved supplier program; Train receiving staff on checking sources; Post list of approved suppliers

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3-201.11
⚠ MAJOR 02-3-201.11F
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Safe Food Handeling Instructions

Whole raw chickens without safe handling instruction labels / Provide

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.201
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
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Food Protection

10 containers of cream cheese with expiration date of 9-23-18 1 container of sour cream with an expiration date of September 2018 1 block of cream cheese with an expiration date in August 2018 All above items have been voluntarily disposed of by the manager. Ensure proper rotation of foods

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department