🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨

Star Market No. 4572

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Friday, March 30, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Address
370 WESTERN AV
Brighton, MA 02135
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
62 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 35-6-501.111/.115

Insects Rodents Animals

Evidence of fruit fly activity in Bakery department. Address. All pest control reports up to date at time of inspcection. Ensure pest control is aware of the fruit fly issue for their next visit.

Why This Matters

DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.

Code Requirements

Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.

Corrective Actions

Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007(K) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.111, 6-501.115
• MINOR 10-3-304.12
✓ Corrected

Food Utensil Storage

Kinves near rotisserie ovens stored in between wall and preparation sink. Discontinue and store all knives clean and protected.

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 10.3.304
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Card board being used to line shelves of walk-in deli cooler. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces are cleanable durable and smooth.

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
View Facility Profile →
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department