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South Boston Market

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Address
626 DORCHESTER AV
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
RF
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
20 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Compliance with Food Law (P)

PIC was unable to produce a wholesale receipt for the spanish dessert being sold on premise discontinue selling until store can provide a receipt from a professionally licensed wholesale supplier

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

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

Food Labels (Pf)

Small plastic containers filled with a spanish style dessert is out for retail sale in the multi door refrigeration unii no label of any kind acvailable to identy the contents. Remove and address as discussed during inspection

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
• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

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

Ensure all foods are elevated off the floor at least six inches during storage so that all areas of the floors are being cleaned properly

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 590.004/4-401.11-C1

Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)

Aluminum pans out for retail sale stored underneath bags of charcoal also being stored inot nverted and without protection relocate and store as discussed to reduce potential contamination

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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