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Roslindale Variety Store

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Monday, November 27, 2023 at 8:27 PM

Address
4254 WASHINGTON ST
Roslindale, MA 02131
Category
RF
Violations
6 total
⚠ 3 major
Facility History
14 inspections
6 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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

PIC will need to get the proper equipment ( hand sink three bay sink with drain boards ) in the store to be able to reheat and hot hold foods. PIC will have to have take out added to the Health permit. Also take the Food Safety Class and Allergen. Health Permit needs to be posted.

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 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

PIC has a hot holding unit at the front counter. At this time no food inside. Spoke to PIC on the phone and I was told that he will reheat some beef parries in the microwave and hot hold. Location does not have a hand sink at the front counter.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

At this time I found droppings along the ceiling in the stairway to the basement. PIC will need to replace missing tiles clean up droppings and provide a pest control report. Please email me the past few inspection.

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 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Someone at this location will need to have a Food Safety Certificate to be able to reheat cook and hot hold. Discontinue.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.004/4-301.12-C

Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)

I did not see a three bay sink at this location to be able to properly wash and sanitizer equipment.

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

PIC will need to replace all missing ceiling tiles in stairway to basement and basement in room food is being stored.

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.

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