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Los Paisanos Market

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 1:58 PM

Address
11 MERIDIAN ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
RF
Violations
1 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
53 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-201.11

Approved Source

Provide all labeling requirements as required by 105 CMR 561.000: Frozen Desserts and Frozen Dessert Mixes. Provide receipts for all frozen desserts sold at this location. Provide proof of approval by local Board of Health where frozen dessert is manufactured.

Why This Matters

SEVERE PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT: Unapproved sources bypass all safety controls. Home-prepared foods have caused botulism deaths. Uninspected meat may contain parasites, E. coli O157:H7, or BSE prions. Black market foods linked to tuberculosis, brucellosis outbreaks. Illegal dairy products cause Listeria infections killing 20% of victims. One contaminated batch can sicken hundreds across multiple locations.

Code Requirements

ALL food MUST be from: Licensed, permitted, inspected suppliers; USDA inspected meat and poultry; Grade A dairy products; Approved shellfish dealers on Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List; No home-prepared foods EVER; No wild mushrooms unless certified; Documentation required for all suppliers; Invoices must be kept 90 days.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Discard ALL food from unapproved sources; Obtain approved supplier list from health department; Verify all current suppliers are licensed; Create approved supplier program; Train receiving staff on checking sources; Post list of approved suppliers

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3-201.11
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department