🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨

ODDS & ENDS VARIETY

FAIL

Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 2:35 PM

Address
274 BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
RF
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
36 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

At the time of inspection there were products that was voluntarily discarded by owner. 2 Pints of Milk ( 1 buttermilk-1 Whole Milk) both expired 1 box of Jiffy mix 8.5 oz expired 1 package of Corn meal expired and meal worms - Remove and discontinue with expired products

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
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Chemical products stored next to produce on shelf- COS removed and placed in another location separate and discontinue storing chemicals next to food items

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Shelves refrigerator and Freezer unit have solis and debris- Clean to remove soils and debris from all shleves refrigerator and freezer units

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean floors in store- Clean to remove debris

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
View Facility Profile →
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department