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Jones Hill Convenience

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Address
20 HANCOCK ST
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
RF
Violations
5 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
27 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-404.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Outdated foods found throughout on shelving to include Baby foods Peanut butter honey mustard. Product removed and voluntarily discarded by manager onsite.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.003/3-305.11-C
✓ Corrected

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Bananas stored with damaged stems and exposed fruit. Evidence of contamination from fruit fly type insect(s). Product discarded voluntarily by manager.Foods/items/beverages stored directly on floor. Properly elevate during storage.

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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-601.11-C
✓ Corrected

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Interior of microwave and handsink mop sink filthy. Clean all and maintain in a snaitary manner.

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C
✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Floor areas behind front counter and basement have items/products on floor in staircase to basement. Properly clean floors and elevate items 6" up off floor so that areas can be properly cleaned and monitored.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.111-C
✓ Corrected

Controlling Pests (C)

Evidence of fruit fly/drain type insect in retail areas and basement. Premise sells retail packaged tcs and non tcs foods only. Provide an extermination report detailing remedies. Establishment in need of cleaning and eliminating harborage areas for pests. This type of issue is controlled mostly through a proper sanitation program.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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