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Pimentel Market

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Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 7:28 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-602.11-PF

Food Labels (Pf)

Three different cases of fish in unlabeled plastic bags for sale in retail freezer. Must have proper labelling from producer for retail sale. Embargoed.

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 590.004/4-501.116-PF

Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)

No test kit available for testing chemical sanitizer. Discontinue cutting squash for retail until three compartment sink can be properly set up and sanitizer tested.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.17-C

Wood Use Limitation (C)

Worn wooden cutting board for portioning calabasa/squash. Provide NSF-approved cutting board for food preparation.

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 590.004/4-301.13-C

Drain boards (C)

Washed containers drying in plastic soda shipping flat crate. Provide drain board or rack that drains allows utensils to air dry and is made of durable nonabsorbent food-safe material.

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
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