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Mattapan Fish Market

FAIL

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 7:56 PM

Address
1600 BLUE HILL AV
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
RF
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
20 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Observed water dripping down the inside of the basement wall. Observed a bucket on the shelf with water inside. Bucket was being used to catch the water leaking off the pipe. Contact licensed plumber to repair leak.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

No vomit and diarrhea kit onsite. Provide kit 1.23.24- PIC Ryan purchased the Vomit and Diarrhea kit today. Arriving on Thursday 1.25.24

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Interior of the ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Clean to remove. Interior and exterior of the 3 door refrigerator heavily soiled. Clean to remove soil and debris.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Observed broken tiles at the front entrance. Repair tiles.

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.17-C

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Ceiling tiles are stained and soiled. Spoke to PIC and he is going to replace ceiling tiles with new tiles.

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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