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Monday, August 9, 2021 at 4:58 PM

Address
236 QUINCY ST
Dorchester, MA 02125
Category
RF
Violations
11 total
⚠️ 3 critical
⚠ 7 major
Facility History
38 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Compliance with Food Law (P)

32 Pastelitios in plastic containers sweating and out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time temperature was 75.7F PIC voluntarily disposed of the pastelitos - Discontinue selling pastelitos from an unapproved source

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P1

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Pastelitos stored at ambient temperatures was 75.7 - Discontinue selling and storing at impoproper and unsafe temperatures.

Why This Matters

RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

Code Requirements

Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-701.11-P

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Beef and Cheese Patties all stored under refrigeration for over 2 days per PIC the packaging states to "Keep Frozen" all 64 Patties were voluntarily disposed and denautred by PIC- Discontinue storing Keep frozen products in refrigeration units.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

PIC was unable to to explain if he obtained a variance to wash hands in the rinse bay of 3 bay sink. A variance was filled out but no approval on file- Submit a letter to obtain a variance to properly wash hands in 3 Rinse bay of 3 bay sink. PIC was unabkle to properly demonstrate how to wash rinse and sanitize scoops for Richies slush- Discontinue the sale of the slushes until able to demonstrate properly how to wash rinse and sanitize. Improperly storing Beef patties with the "Keep Frozen' Labels on them 64 patties stored in refrigeration units.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-301.15-PF

Where to Wash (Pf)

Employees not properly washing hands and serving Richie's slush. Need a Variance to wash hands in the Rinse bay of 3 bay sink located in front of the store not enough room to install a handsink.- Submit a letter to request to wash hands in wash bay of 3 bay sink discontinue selling richie's slush until able to demonstrate Proper handwashing and cleaning

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. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-602.11-PF

Food Labels (Pf)

4 Beef Patties and 12 Beef Patties with Coco bread and cheese was not properly labeled from SKB Wholesales. There are no ingriedients no allergens listed - Provide proper labeling from SKB and discontinue selling those patties until proper labeling is used.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-202.11-PF

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Scoops for Richies slush not cleaned properly- Discontinue dispensing richies slush until can demonstrate proper cleaning of equipment

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-204.11-PF

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

There is no hand sink in the location only a 3 bay sink in front and hand sink in bathroom- Provide a handwash sink to properly wash hands

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-301.12-PF

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

No Papertowels at the area to wash hands- Provide hand drying equipment or papertowels.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Live rodent droppings and a large amount of immature flies all over the store.- Provide a current detailed pest control report from an a licensed exterminator company

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean floors throughout the store Clean all retail shelves and remove dust and buildup from the cans- Clean to remove 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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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