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Grove Hall Convenience

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 6:20 PM

Address
292 TALBOT AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
RF
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 3 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
16 inspections
6 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-101.11-P
✓ Corrected

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Observed Pastelitios held at room temperature from an unapproved source- Discontinue selling- Discarded 9 and denatured.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-302.11-P
✓ Corrected

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Eggs located in reach in cooler in the rear of the store is stored above ready to eat foods and other items- Store eggs o bottom shelf to prevent contamination of RTE foods.

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.007/7-301.11-P
✓ Corrected

Separation-Storage and Display Stock and Retail Sale (P)

Bleach and ammonia stored on top shelf next to one another and over other chemicals.-Discontinue immediately PIC Corrected on site

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
✓ Corrected

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

several Priority and a priority foundation violations - needs active Mangerial control.

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
• MINOR 590.003/3-501.11-C
✓ Corrected

Frozen Food (C)

Beef and cheese patties stored in refrigerator unit in rear of store. Patties were thawed for undetermined amount of time packaging states "Keep frozen"- Discontinue storing items that states "Keep frozen" in a refrigerator unit.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Floors shelves through-out the establishment the bathroom facility bottom of shelves in freezer unit located in front of the store- Sweep and clean to sight and touch.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-203.13-C
✓ Corrected

Service Sink (C)

No service sink available and no room to install a service sink-Request a variance in writing to dump soiled mop water in toilet- discontinue discarding outsied or in stagnant soiled water for long periods of time.- Discontinue discarding outside or in stagnant water for long periods of time. Premature flies was observed in bathroom due to standing soiled water.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR L1

Post Current health permit in the establishment in a conspicuous area for consumers to see.

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