Star Markets No. 2576
FAILThursday, February 2, 2017 at 4:28 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
Observed bird excirment on shopping carts stored near front entrance to store. Also observed excriment on grounds railings and planter boxes in the same area. Clean all affected areas. Provide extermination service for bird issue. Provide service report from exterminator with details for dealing with the bird issue.
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
15-4-202.16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces
remove tinfoil from sheet pans on cart in between fryers at the hot foods section. Remove ice buildup from 2 door freezer @ prepared foods.
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.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
remove grease buildup from sides of fryers at the prepared foods section. Clean all attachments as well.
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
36-6-201.11
Floors Designed Constructed Installed
clean floor area under the fryers. Remove grease buildup. Clean floor area at entrance to prepared foods prep room.
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
37-6-201.11
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
Clean wall behind prepared foods ovens. Remove flaking ceiling pint on ceiling above the ovens. Reseal ceilings. Clean wall inside dairy cooler. Remove buildup.
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