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Portillo Brothers Market

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Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 6:24 PM

Address
60 MAVERICK ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
RF
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
30 inspections
11 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-201.11

Approved Source

Some plastic containers with pickled products without clear source. Provide invoices from an approved wholesaler or discontiue selling it. PIC removed it from shelves and stoped selling it until proper documentation is provided.

Why This Matters

SEVERE PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT: Unapproved sources bypass all safety controls. Home-prepared foods have caused botulism deaths. Uninspected meat may contain parasites, E. coli O157:H7, or BSE prions. Black market foods linked to tuberculosis, brucellosis outbreaks. Illegal dairy products cause Listeria infections killing 20% of victims. One contaminated batch can sicken hundreds across multiple locations.

Code Requirements

ALL food MUST be from: Licensed, permitted, inspected suppliers; USDA inspected meat and poultry; Grade A dairy products; Approved shellfish dealers on Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List; No home-prepared foods EVER; No wild mushrooms unless certified; Documentation required for all suppliers; Invoices must be kept 90 days.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Discard ALL food from unapproved sources; Obtain approved supplier list from health department; Verify all current suppliers are licensed; Create approved supplier program; Train receiving staff on checking sources; Post list of approved suppliers

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3-201.11
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Hand Washing sink inside the restroom without paper towel. Provide.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department