Star Market No. 604
FAILWednesday, August 10, 2022 at 5:33 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-701.11-P
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
10 Jars of Beech Nut baby foods with a past expiration date from May of 2022. Address and ensure all baby foods are being checked prior to and while out on the sales floor for expiration dates. Jars were removed from the shelves at the time of the inspection.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the back trash room. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Portion of freezers storing frozen french fries and vegetables appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Units were operating properly at the time of the inspection. Freezers storing All Natural burgers appears to be leaking. Address adn make any necesssary repairs. Unit was operating below 41F at the time of the inspection. First set of fans inside of the walk-in freezer does not appear to be operating at the time of the visit. Technician installed one set of belts and unit was operating properly. Second set of belts are schedled to be installed on 8/11/2022.
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Small quarts of ice cream with excess frost and icce build uip on them. Address clean to remove and defrost. Excess moisture observed on several area's where the isles of freezers are located. Clean to remove. Several cases of ice cream inside of the walk-in freezer appears to be defrosted and soft. All other products inside of the unit were solid at the time of the visit.
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Connection to the hose in the meat department dish room 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 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor of the walk-in freezer with debris and and containers of ice cream. Address and clean to remove.
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