PUNJAB MINI MART
PASS W/ CONDITIONSThursday, January 5, 2023 at 5:56 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors a minimum of at least six inches during storage - this will assist with rodent activity and allow all areas of the floor to be cleaned properly as needed throughout the day
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.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Ceiling in the central part of the store observed with damage.Repair
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.