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Sandy's Market

FAIL

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 2:56 PM

Address
1973 COLUMBUS AV
Roxbury, MA 02119
Category
RF
Violations
9 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
16 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005(B)/5-102.11-P

Standards-Quality (P)

Several dairy items either out of sell by date or visibly compromised with broken packaging broken egg yolks stuck to the shelves - addres as discusssed

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005(B) | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-602.11-PF

Food Labels (Pf)

Discontinue selling foods that do not have any label of ingredients in the self service freezers - discontinue selling individual frozen items from the original package such as waffles cheese slices - Each item needs to have a list of ingredients as well as the name of the item clearly written and visible

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 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of rodent activity throughout the store - address and provide an IPM report upon re-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 590.003/3-302.11-C

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Ensure all foods including boxes of chips and snacks are not being stored directly on the floors - elevate a minimum of six inches as di8scused

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean all shelving units inside the dairy cases freezer and refrigeration units all shelves in the grocery aisles 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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.116-C

Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Clean to remove all visible soils inside and outside each trash receptacle inside the store

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.15-C

Outside Receptacles (C)

Clean to remove all loose trash and debris around the trash receptacles in the backyard - ensure the lids are tightly fit without holes or compromised in any way that rodents may be able to gain acces to

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean all areas where needed from visible food spills stains and 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
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.16-C

Drying Mops (C)

Ensure all in use brooms and mopos are stored elevated off the floors after use

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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