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Star Market No. 3588

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Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 1:16 PM

Address
1065 COMMONWEALTH AV
Boston, MA 02215
Category
RF
Violations
5 total
Facility History
75 inspections
35 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115
✓ Corrected

Equipment Thermometers

Provide thermometer for the sandwich unit at the La Carte Section.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 23-4-602.13
✓ Corrected

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Clean under the 3 bay sink in the La Carte nprep room. Clean pipes legs of the 3 bay sink and exterior of the sinks. Clean interior of the convection ovens in the La Carte prep room. Clean exterior of equipment at the upstairs La Carte prep area. Clean shelving inside the milk cooler. Remove built up residue on shelving.

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 36-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Floors Designed Constructed Installed

clean floor area of old meat room. Focus on areas under the shelving and in the corners. Clean floor of walk in freezer. Organize all supplies stored in the freezer. Replace missing floor tiles on floor of La Carte prep room. . Clean flor area at upstirs La Carte prep area. Clean floor area under the milk shelves in the dairy cooler. Remove built up and dried up milk encrustments.on floor.

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

FDA Code: Section 36.6.201
• MINOR 37-6-201.11
✓ Corrected

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Replace stained ceiling tiles on ceiling throughout the store. Multiple btiles are stained. Replace where needed. Repair wall surface in hall next to the new meat room. Clean walls in the old meat room. Clean dust from ceiling around ceiling vents on the La Carte prep room. Clean light shields and replace cracked light shields on ceiling of the La Carte prep room.

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

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114
✓ Corrected

Premises Maintained

In the bake shop prep room provfide better storage of employees personal belongings. At the upstairs bakery area remove all items stored on the floor. organize all materials.

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 42.6.501
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