Price Rite
PASS W/ CONDITIONSFriday, September 16, 2022 at 3:17 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
In the open self service refrigerated meat case Price Rice is selling fully cooked and smoked hamhocks in small packages available for retail sale - each package contains a 2-4 count of these hamhocks in each package - the sell by dates on the labels suggest a sell by daye of September 21st 2022. These hamhocks are commercially prepared and packed when delivered to the store - there was some small signs of mold beginning to form on two of the many packages of hocks - Meat manager was there during inspection and removed them from the retail case - ensure to visibly inspect all packaged meats on a daily basis to ensure quality and intergrity of all foods being sold in the meat cases
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.004/4-202.12-C
CIP Equipment (C)
Clean the bottom sections of shelving units in the meat case where needed from visible blood spills - clean all the metal sheles in the grocery aisles from all visible rusted areas and where visible food spills are located
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean the floors underneath all grocery aisles shelving units- floors in the meat room and all other areas where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
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