PUNJAB MINI MART
PASS W/ CONDITIONSThursday, December 19, 2019 at 6:02 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Ensure all foods are kept elevated off the floor a minimum of six inches during storage - do not store edible foods in with chemicals and other non- edible foods. Keep segragated and seperated to reduce potential contamination
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Service Sink (C)
Finalize the enclosure of the mop sink area
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Service Sink (C)
Mop sink area still needs to be enclosed properly ADDRESS AND COMPLETE AS DISCUSSED
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean floor tiles in the back of the store where needed
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
590.006/6-501.111-C
Controlling Pests (C)
Replace glue boards where needed - remove compromised glue boards behind the refrigeration units and grocery aisle shelving units
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Clean to remove remaining loose cardboard broken equipment and other loose clutter and debris in the back of the store - PIC states that he has a trash removal company scheduled for pick up later on in the day
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.