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Internacional Grocery Store Inc.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 6:23 PM

Address
3999 WASHINGTON ST
Roslindale, MA 02131
Category
RF
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
14 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-201.11
✓ Corrected

Approved Source

Frozen banana treats in sandwich bags in freezer. No label. No approved source. Discontinue to sell unless commercially packaged with proper labels.

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
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Frozen banana not full covered in freezer. Discontinue.

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