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Ming's Supermarket

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 7:35 PM

Address
1102 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Category
RF
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
114 inspections
60 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-306.13-P
✓ Corrected

(A) Consumer Self-Service Operations (P)

Fish balls offered for self service. Discontinue offering fish balls for self service to prevent contamination.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-203.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Shell stock tags not stored with shellfish. Store tags for clams and oysters with clams and oysters until last piece is sold then hold tags for 90 days.

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. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF
✓ Corrected

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

Basins of 3 compartment sinks and hand sink soiled. Maintain clean to prevent contamination of hands and equipment.

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
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.12-PF
✓ Corrected

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Hand sink at fish counter out of towels. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times. Staff using towels at meat counter. Corrected on site.

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 personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Back wall of fish counter soiled with scales and build-up. Clean and maintain. Floor under noodle shelves with flour debris and mouse droppings. Clean and monitor for activity.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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