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Maverick Street Market

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Friday, November 16, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Address
205 MAVERICK ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
30 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-201.11
✓ Corrected

Approved Source

provide labels for all food products sold at this store

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
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

keep all food supplies at least 6 inches off floor area

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 36-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

clean floor area throughout back storage room and clean floor inside walk in cooler.

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

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department