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Ming's Supermarket

PASS

Monday, August 14, 2017 at 2:18 PM

Address
1102 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
114 inspections
60 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 01-3-202.18
✓ Corrected

Shellstock ID

shell stcok tags for all shell stock not stored with products in fish case or able to be located at time of inspection supply for all shellstock and reatin for records for 90 days per food code 8-4-17 : Tags not stored in chronological order by dates ensure

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.202
⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115
✓ Corrected

Insects Rodents Animals

Lareg flies and fruit flies at produce area and fish counter clean to remove and supply exterminator report

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

1) Plastic barrier to protect shell stock and raw fish at fish counter missing repair or replace

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
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