Monumental Meat Market
PASSTuesday, August 31, 2021 at 6:22 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-301.14-P
When to Wash (P)
Observed employees prepping foods at meat counter. Two hand sinks are available in the work area. One sink was full of equipment the second sink was visibly dry. Train employee in proper handwashing procedures
Why This Matters
ILLNESS TRANSMISSION: 70% of foodborne outbreaks traced to poor handwashing. Unwashed hands after restroom carry 10 billion bacteria including E. coli. One contaminated hand can spread bacteria to 7 surfaces in 10 seconds. Causes 48 million illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds minimum with soap and 100°F water: After restroom ALWAYS, Before food prep, After touching face/hair/clothing, Between raw and ready-to-eat foods, After handling garbage, Every 30 minutes during continuous prep, After any contamination risk.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Pastelitos stored in plastic containers at front service counter with no invoice available- Violation has been noted on previous inspections Discontinue the sale of products- Products must be received from wholesaler
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Packaged raw meats including chicken and beef stored with each other in meat display case- Corrected at the time of the inspection
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Pastelitos stored in plastic containers in ambient air at front service counter at 71F. Product discarded and denatured with bleach
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.007/7-301.11-P
Separation-Storage and Display Stock and Retail Sale (P)
Bleach and ammonia stored directly next to each other on retail shelving- Reviewed with PIC and corrected at the time of the inspection
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Establishment continues to offer pastelitos from an unknown source and stored in ambient temperatures at service counter. Violation has been noted on previous inspections Discontinue serving product Employees not properly washing hands in preparation areas- Review with all employees
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(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Handwashing sink at meat prep counter full of equipment- Corrected
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.