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Miranda's Market

FAIL

Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 2:56 PM

Address
178 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
RF
Violations
4 total
Facility History
2 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Ice cream freezer at the front desk with thick layers of ice. Remove and clean properly.

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 29-5-201/02.11

Installed and Maintained

The handwashing sink at the restroom without hot water. Hot water faucet appears out of order/not working. Repair to provide proper hot water at 110F.

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 29.5.201
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Handwashing sink at the restroom without soap and paper towel. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

Several not in use objects/equipment stored inside the bathroom. Remove.

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 42.6.501
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