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Happy Superette

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Monday, July 26, 2010 at 1:43 PM

Address
122 SEAVER ST
Dorchester, MA 02121
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
19 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-202.12
✓ Corrected

Approved Food or Color Additives

FOUND -IN MILK DISPLAY-damage product & milk with no dates-

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.202
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

FOUND CAT loose in store in retail area-NO CAT ALLOWED-& FOUND "fruit flies" through-out store-PROVIDE pest control service from lic.pest co.& provide written proof of service--FOUND cat fecal matter through-out back area & rest room&flies in back area & bad smells of fecal matter- & REAR door does not have tight fit apprx 3 inches of open space-CORRECTto make tight fit tp keep out pests--

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

FOUND litter &trash behind counter & bad odors-CORRECT-& CLEAN the floor through-out retail area of built up grime-

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department