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Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 2:47 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-302.11-P
✓ Corrected

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

Discontinue storing raw shell eggs above fresh produce in the multi-door self service refrigeration units

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Compliance with Food Law (Pf)

Selling some baked goods at the front counter without any proper wholesale receipts - discontinue selling until receipts have been provided

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.115-PF
✓ Corrected

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Remove the cat from the store - provide an Professional pest control company is a rodent problem exists in the store [ no issue at this time ]

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 590.005/5-501.15-C
✓ Corrected

Outside Receptacles (C)

Keep the lids on each individual trash receptacle tightly fit when not in use - clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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