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Sanchez Market

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Friday, June 24, 2011 at 3:18 PM

Address
160 BUNKER HILL ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
RF
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
11 inspections
5 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-201.11

Approved Source

Properly purchase for sale all food products from a licensed wholesale distributor.

Why This Matters

SEVERE PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT: Unapproved sources bypass all safety controls. Home-prepared foods have caused botulism deaths. Uninspected meat may contain parasites, E. coli O157:H7, or BSE prions. Black market foods linked to tuberculosis, brucellosis outbreaks. Illegal dairy products cause Listeria infections killing 20% of victims. One contaminated batch can sicken hundreds across multiple locations.

Code Requirements

ALL food MUST be from: Licensed, permitted, inspected suppliers; USDA inspected meat and poultry; Grade A dairy products; Approved shellfish dealers on Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List; No home-prepared foods EVER; No wild mushrooms unless certified; Documentation required for all suppliers; Invoices must be kept 90 days.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Discard ALL food from unapproved sources; Obtain approved supplier list from health department; Verify all current suppliers are licensed; Create approved supplier program; Train receiving staff on checking sources; Post list of approved suppliers

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3-201.11
⚠ MAJOR 02-3-201.11F

Safe Food Handeling Instructions

Provide proper safe food handling instructions on all frozen food PHF's for sale in freezer units in retail area.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 02.3.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department