PUNJAB MINI MART
PASS W/ CONDITIONSFriday, December 29, 2023 at 3:37 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-101.11-P
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Several items of prepackaged foods have been compromised due to rodent activity - packages of rice and other foods items out for retail sale have been knawed open and chewed by rodents - remove and discard all compromised foods as we discussed in the grocery aisles where needed
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
As part of the hearing decision from October the owner supposed to provide monthly audits from a licensed trainer. They have not provided these audits as required to continue to operate.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of rodent droppings as well as live sightings of rodents in basement during inspection - PIC needs to address the situation immediately with his professionally licensed pest control company as this has been an on going occurence over the last few months
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.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
When you enter the establishment there is an immediate odor from the rodents. There are large amounts of chewed food products and rodent dropppings in the basement and on the store shelves. This permit is suspended until the infestation can be brought under control.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-201.11-C
Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
Broken in two seperate pieces a light cover on a two door cooler / freezer in the rear of the store needs tio be removed and repaired as discussed - Plastic food storage containers in the grocery aisles are visibly soiled and compromised - remove and replace as discussed
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean shelving units where needed of the grocery aisles - inside the multi door refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills stains and soils
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.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Clean floors throughout the store as well as the basement stairway and basment floor from all visible food spills stains and soils - - Clean the perimeter of the walls around the store where the they meet the floor from food spills stains and soils
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.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Remove the two empty visibly compromised wall mounted soap dispensers above the coffin freezer unit in the rear of the store
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Clean to remove all unused storage containers - remove and / or replace the plastic self service lottery stand used by customers to fill out lottery slips - clean to remove any and all loose cardboard and debris not in use withthe business
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.