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Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602

FAIL

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Address
53 HUNTINGTON AV
Boston, MA 02199
Category
RF
Violations
5 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
98 inspections
48 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

There was evidence of mouse activity observed(droppings). (Locations were cleaned during the inspection) PIC provided a pest report from 1.21.25 which showed activity is present.Pest control will be providing more frequent service to address any issues recommended repairs are being done during the inspection. Provide all IPM reports 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 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean the prep tables(upper/lower shelving) to remove soils/debris Seafood-clean the door runners at the attached to the display cases to remove debris. Frozen food aisle 11--Clean the interiors of the 10 door freezer unit to remove food debris Meat room-Clean the dunnage racks in the meat room storage unit to remove 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 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

The hot water faucet is not operating at the handsink.Repair (alternate handsink in use)

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 590.006/6-303.11-C

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Multiple light bulbs above the fryers observed burnt out.Repair/replace

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
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.13-C

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Clean the floors under the vegetable display carts to remove debris. Ala cart-Clean the floors under the fryer units to remove grease/soils Meat room-Clean the meat room floor to remove soils & spills.

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department