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Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 4:14 PM

Address
78 MOZART ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
64 inspections
22 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.115-PF

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Remove cat from the store - no rodent issues at this time - if rodent problem occurs contact a professionally licensed pest control company and provide documentation as discussed

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Ensure all foods are elevated off the floors to reduce potential contamination from potential rodent activity and to ensure the floors are being cleaned properrly

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean floors throughout the store from visible soils and rock salt from customers coming in and out of the facility

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
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