International Halal Market
FAILThursday, September 23, 2021 at 4:15 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.11-P
Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Butcher cutting meat is unable to properly wash hands because the hot water faucet on the only hand sink on site is not working. / Butcher has stopped all meat cutting and will not resume until hand sink is repaired. The establishment has sufficient hot water in the prep sink and 3 bay sink.
Why This Matters
Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Cookies made at home are being sold in the store / Remove and discontinue sale of food made at home.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Only hand sink in butcher prep does not have hot water available as the hot water faucet is broken on it. / Repair hand sink to provide sufficient hot water / Hot water is available at the prep and 3 bay sinks / All meat prep has stopped
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION CYCLE: Using handwash sink for dishes spreads grease and food particles, making hand cleaning ineffective. Staff avoid dirty sinks, reducing handwashing by 60%. Creates breeding ground for bacteria at the most critical hygiene point.
Code Requirements
STOP all non-handwashing use immediately. Handwash sinks for HANDS ONLY. Clean and sanitize sink completely. Post signage 'HANDWASHING ONLY'. Designate separate sinks for food prep and dishwashing. Retrain all staff.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Several small flies noted in the back butcher area / Green pest provides monthly exterminations / Last IPM report on site date in June 2021 / Move exterminations to a weekly schedule until further notice / Schedule 1 extermination before compliance date.
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.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
2 floor tiles missing in retail area / Repair
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
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.