Olu's African Market
FAILWednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Violations Cited
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No vomit and diarrhea kit onsite. Provide vomit and diarrhea kit. Procedures will be emailed over to the owner. Please print out the procedures and keep the paper work with the diarrhea kit.
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. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-301.12-PF
Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)
Observed a 2 bay sink. Provide 3 bay sink with drainboards. Contact a licensed plumber pull permit and contact the plumbing inspector for approval.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
No commerical grade detergent sanitizer or sanitizer kit. Provide
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
No hand sink installed in the prep room for hand washing. Contact a licensed plumber pull permit and ensure plumbing inspector signs off on the work done. This all needs to be done before this report can be passed.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION CYCLE: Using handwash sink for dishes spreads grease and food particles, making hand cleaning ineffective. Staff avoid dirty sinks, reducing handwashing by 60%. Creates breeding ground for bacteria at the most critical hygiene point.
Code Requirements
STOP all non-handwashing use immediately. Handwash sinks for HANDS ONLY. Clean and sanitize sink completely. Post signage 'HANDWASHING ONLY'. Designate separate sinks for food prep and dishwashing. Retrain all staff.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Drain boards (C)
No means to dry equipment. Provide drying racks.
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.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Service Sink (C)
No mop sink. Provide and enclosed mop sink and storage for the mops and chemicals. Mops can not be stored on the ground.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Observed some equipment being stored outside next to the dumpster. PIC stated that a company was coming to remove all unnessary equipment.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed a few floor tiles that need to be repaired. Repair or replace broken floor tiles on the main floor. Observed baseboards in the prep room that need to be repaired. Repair Observed a second set of stairs in the basement that walks up into an unfinished room. They put a set of door to seal off the ceiling but still need to finsh the side wall to ensure no rodents can get through.
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
590.006/6-202.15-C
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Provide door sweep to the exterior door leading out to the trash area. Ensure no daylight is coming through the bottom of the door.
Why This Matters
PEST INVASION: Open doors allow entry of flies (carry 100+ pathogens), rodents (35+ diseases), and airborne contaminants. One fly can contaminate entire prep area in minutes, landing on 30+ surfaces spreading E. coli, Salmonella.
Code Requirements
Install self-closing devices on ALL exterior doors immediately. Doors must close completely within 3 seconds. No gaps over 1/4 inch. Consider air curtains for frequently used doors. Keep doors closed when not in active use.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
The bathroom next to the prep room does not have a fan/ ventilation. Provide fan
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.