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J.P. LICKS INC.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Address
659 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
Facility History
67 inspections
28 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 10-3-304.12
✓ Corrected

Food Utensil Storage

dip wells are not operating at a constant water flow - water faucet is turned down low - turned up during inspection - same violation during initial inspection

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 10.3.304
• MINOR 15-4-202.16
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Resurface rusted shelving on the bottom of the stainless steel prep tables - where needed [ tables where staff is packing gallons of ice cream ]

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 15.4.202
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Clean floor in walk-in freezer unit from visible black soils - especially under the shelving units Clean floor in the srorage room from old food spills stains and soils

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
• MINOR 37-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Replace missing ceiling tile above prep table in the manafacturing department Exposed wall unfinished wood beside the ice machine in the basement -repair Repair unfinished on the lower left wall in the storage room - basement area

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department