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Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 5:26 PM

Address
3160 WASHINGTON ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FS
Violations
5 total
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
26 inspections
13 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-602.11-PF

Food Labels (Pf)

Packaged in house baked goods on the front counter in plasric containers available for retail service do not have a list of ingredients to properly identify the contents - address as discussed

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 labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-603.11-PF

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Fresh juice machine on site -need to provide the consumer with information stating that the juice has not been pasturized and that the product is intended to consumed when ordered or within a shorter period in comparison to ordering orange juice that has been pasturized [ heat treated ] - ensure signage is available for consumers as discussed

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 590.003/3-603.11-PF

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

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
• MINOR 590.002/2-402.11-C

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Several employees working with foods are not wearing any hair restraints - some where corrected on site

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.

Code Requirements

All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.004/4-204.13-C

Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)

Clean the juice machine throughout the day as needed -when there is evidence of an accumulation of visible soils

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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