Shaw's Supermarket No. 3577
PASSWednesday, October 14, 2020 at 3:11 PM
Violations Cited
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
produce department/observed employees cutting produce and packaging produce with bare hands/provide proper barrier between bare hands and ready to eat foods
Why This Matters
Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
produce display/cut fruit 45 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below
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.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
deli sandwich prep/clean and sanitize cutting boards between use
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
seafood front service case/provide proper handwash station
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.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
provide certified food protection manager with allergen certificate
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.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Food Preparation (C)
observed employee at produce department cutting produce on cutting board at warewashing area/discontinue practice
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
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.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
produce/deli/seafood/ 3bay sinks/repair sanitizer pump to dispense between 150-400ppm meat room/ 3 bay sink/repair leak from faucet
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.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
walk in freezers/meat walk in/move all shelving/remove floor drain covers and clean floors and drains to remove debris repair hole in floor by receiving desk
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)
meat walk in/repair molding at walk in door/damaged meat room/remove duct tape from ceiling and repair walk in outside of rear deli door/provide smooth non porous ceilin over walk in area as opened uncovered foods are transported to walk in unit to be cooled
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
590.006/6-301.14-C
Handwashing Signage (C)
meat room handsink/provide employee must wash hands signage
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 personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.