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Star Market No. 604

FAIL

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 2:41 PM

Address
4 RIVER ST
Mattapan, MA 02126
Category
RF
Violations
8 total
⚠️ 3 critical
Facility History
85 inspections
41 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Fried chicken fingers inside of the steam table at 112F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. Chicken fingers to be removed and reheated to 165F. Cooked chicken wings insided of the small hot holding unit near the deli walk-in cooler at 113F. Disconitnue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. Wings were removed at the time of the inspection.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat

FDA Code: Section 03.3.501
⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16(A)

Cold Holding

Cooked eggs inside of the salad bar at 47F. Dsicontinue and ensure potentially hazardous foods are being mainained at below 41F. Cooked chicken inside of the walk-in produce cooler with ana elevated temperature of 55F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Chicken was voluntaily discarded at the time of the inspection.

Why This Matters

THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.

Code Requirements

ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(D) | FDA Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
⚠️ CRITICAL 41-7-201/04.11

Separation/Sanitizer Criteria

Sanitizer in the meat department 3 compartment sink registerinjg at over 400ppm. Address and ensure that the sanitizer does not exceed the minimum reuirements of between 200-400ppm.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 41.7.201
• MINOR 08-3-302.15

Washing fruits and veg's.

Grapes observed inside of the hand sink. Ensure all staff have been proeprly traiend on where to wash all produce and vegetables.

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 08.3.302
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

4 Door deli style cooler near the hot holding cabinet in the rotisseri section appears to be leaking. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Ice cream freezer on the sales floor appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

No equipment thermometer inside of the open air cooler storing pork loins. Provide.

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

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Interior of the deli coolers and door tracks in the pizza area visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Door tracks to the cabinets in the bakery visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Excess ice build up around door of the walk-in freezer. Addres and defrost to remove.

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 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Floor of the produce walk-in cooler with excess debris. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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