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Pimentel Market

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Friday, October 25, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Address
340 CENTRE
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
RF
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
62 inspections
21 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

Allowing customers to handle individual pieces of raw pork from the freezer -discontinue and sell product as discussed

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
⚠ MAJOR 02-3-201.11F
✓ Corrected

Safe Food Handeling Instructions

Frozen raw pork hamhocks in the freezer without safe handling labels -provide

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.201
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Ten pound box of frozen raw pork hamhocks being sold loose for self service - package and / or keep covered to minimize potential contamination

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 37-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Replace stained and badly worn ceiling tiles where needed

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department