Star Market No. 4587
FAILThursday, June 17, 2021 at 3:08 PM
Violations Cited
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
Observed Employee Frosting Cake with bare hands COS- Washed hands then donned gloves- Discontinue using bare hands while frosting its a ready to eat product.
Why This Matters
Inadequate handwashing is a leading cause of foodborne illness transmission
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-703.11-P
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
Manual warewash sink had food equipment/Serving spoons sitting in sanitizer solution- COS Removed and train staff on proper wash rinse and sanitize to air dry not to sit in solution.
Why This Matters
CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Skipping steps leaves bacteria and food residue on 'clean' dishes. Studies show improper warewashing spreads bacteria to 73% of dishes. Major cause of Norovirus outbreaks affecting hundreds.
Code Requirements
Follow 5-step process: 1) Scrape/pre-rinse, 2) Wash in 110°F water with detergent, 3) Rinse in clean water, 4) Sanitize for 30 seconds minimum, 5) Air dry (no towel drying). Post procedure at sink. Train all staff.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Foods opened and stored in low boy with no date marking- Date mark all opened products stored in cooler units for more than 24 hours.
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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Ice Machine at the Fish counter is soiled with debris outside and inside under the gasket and on lining -Clean to remove soils and debris. Inside refrigerator unit pooling water on tray at the bottom of unit.- Clean to remove soils . Food Service areas: Toaster oven was soils with debris crumbs and encrusted stains outside and inside toaster oven- Clean to remove Starbucks: Clean equipment at the food prep area and counters- Clean to remove debris and soils
Why This Matters
Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Boxes and trays blocked hand sink could not wash hands- COS Removed by PIC and hands washed
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Thawing (C)
Thawing lobster meat in vacuum sealed bag- Discontinue thawing in bag cut open package and place in a food grade container to thaw to prevent bacterial growth and toxin- induced pathogens
Why This Matters
SURFACE CONTAMINATION: Room temperature thawing allows surface to reach 70°F+ while interior frozen. Bacteria multiply 7-fold every hour. Creates perfect conditions for Salmonella, Campylobacter growth. Major factor in poultry-related illnesses.
Code Requirements
Approved thawing methods ONLY: Under refrigeration (best), Under cold running water (70°F) in sink, In microwave if cooking immediately, As part of cooking process. NEVER at room temperature. Plan ahead for slow thawing.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Various areas: Drain broken in Bakery undere warewash sink- Replace drain Fire alarm light in ceiling hanging - Repair or replace Ceiling tile in Bakery- Replace. Floor Drain in meat cutting room is missing cover- Provide drain Cover Refrigeration HVAC unit is leaking onto clean equipment - Repair Starbucks: Warewash sink sanitizer bay is broken and filter need to be replace- PIC Called for repair. -Repair
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.