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Shaw's Supermarkets No. 1208

FAIL

Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 4:47 PM

Address
246 BORDER ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Category
RF
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
56 inspections
22 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-101/701.11

Spoilage Unsafe Food

DELI CASE - some broken packages of sliced fruits are on the top shelf leaking on other packages. Removed by P.I.C. during inspection. Do not break pre-packaged foods that have there original label and list of ingredients on them

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 01.3.101
⚠️ CRITICAL 27-5-103.11-.12

Hot and Cold Water

Produce and meat sections of the store - both handsink hot water faucets are running below 110F.Run faucets on a more frequent basis to check temperature to ensure proper handwashing.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 27.5.103
⚠ MAJOR 22-4-601/602.11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Interior of ice machine is rusting in some areas around the sides. Black soils under the lid. Clean to remove all visible stains and soils

Why This Matters

BIOFILM FORMATION: Visible soil indicates biofilms - communities of bacteria protected by slime layers that resist sanitizers. Biofilms on slicers have caused Listeria outbreaks killing 30% of victims. Meat slicer contamination sickened 300 across 6 states. Grease harbors Listeria which grows at refrigeration temperatures.

Code Requirements

Food contact surfaces must be: Visibly clean with no food debris; Free of grease accumulation; Smooth and cleanable; Cleaned and sanitized after each use; Cleaned every 4 hours if in continuous use; Equipment must be disassembled for cleaning when necessary.

Corrective Actions

Clean and sanitize ALL equipment immediately; Disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning; Establish cleaning schedule with assigned responsibilities; Use cleaning checklist; Train on proper disassembly; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Defrost freezer in the frozen food section along the rear wall from heavy ice build up

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

DELI SECTION - lunchables and pre sliced cold cut section has some visible soils along with old cardboard stuck to the bottom. Clean to remove MEAT SECTION - clean blood spills below chicken case clean shelving under roast beef section from blood spills stains and soils

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 42-5-203.13

Mop Sink not Provided

Some odd plastic bottle [ empty ] with some black soils on the bottom taped on to the faucet in the bakery area. REMOVED AND THROWN AWAY BY P.I.C

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 42.5.203
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