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Las Americas Market

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 8:34 PM

Address
962 BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Category
RF
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
31 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-101/701.11
✓ Corrected

Spoilage Unsafe Food

Fresh sausages out for retail sale are neing made at home according to the owner / PIC - product was discarded during inspection- discontinue practices

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 01.3.101
⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-602.11 B2
✓ Corrected

Labeling of Ingredients

Some frozen pizza and other foods out for retail sale do not have proper ingredient labels discontinue selling any products without the proper label as discussed during inspection

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.602
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

Owner will discontinue selling any foods made from home and / or not purchased from reputable food suppliers

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches during storage

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
• MINOR 09-3-301.11(C)
✓ Corrected

Handling of Food & Ice

Bags of ice are being opened and repackaged into smaller containers discontinue practices

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 09.3.301
• MINOR 34-5-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Clean to remove all loose trash and debris around the dumpster area

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
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