Star Markets No. 2576
FAILTuesday, January 2, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-401.11-P
Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (P)
Chicken breasts final cooking temperature 137F being packaged for retail sale. COS. PIC returned product to oven to cook to above 165F. Retrain staff.
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.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Priority violations sited. Provide active managerial control.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Oysters and steamers in display case without shellstock tags. Maintain tags with product until sold out and write last date sold on back of tag on line provided.
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.15-PF
Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)
Vegetable wash in use not registering when tested with strip. Chemical was almost empty at dispenser when checked. COS.
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Sandwich station in deli is inoperable. Repair.
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.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No hand soap in mens room. Provide.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Dry storage shelving in back room with sugar is not 6" off the floor. Elevate by 6"
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Grocery receiving walkin freezer door with broken gaskets missing door sweep. Replace.
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Bakery walkin freezer cooler floor with caked on soils. Clean to remove. Produce prep room ceiling with soils. Clean to remove.
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.
590.004/4-903.11-C
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
Cases of single use articles stored on floor in loft above bakery and in front of electrical boxes. Store properly.
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Leak tent with drainage hose above stairwell off grocery receiving. Make all necessary repairs for permanent fix.
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.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Grease Trap(C)
Meat room grease trap with rust and hole clean and resurface.
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.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
Standing water with odors in basement. PIC states Sump Pump recently malfunctioned and is in process of being repaired. Provide any and all details pertaining to repairs to basement water and odor issue and forward them to isdhealth@boston.gov. Repair/clean/disinfect/deodorize the basement. Remove noixous odors. Odors do not seem to be permeating into store above at this time. PIC states LG plumbing was out Thursday and odors seemed to dissipate at retail level after their visit.
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.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Bakery walls behind prep counter with peeling paint. Clean and resurface. Wall panels soiled and seperating from wall in meat walkin cooler exposed wood on wall in meat walkin cooler meat walkin cooler and grocery walkin freezer is constructed of unsealed concrete with visible cracks. Repair/resurface with cleanable materials. Door frame to grocery walkin freezer with exposed wood and broken sheet metal. Repair. Large portion of ceiling missing in employee mens room. Repair/replace. Holes in wall in employee ladies room. Seal.
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.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Stained ceiling tiles near deli retail. Replace. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
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
590.006/6-202.12-C
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Clean HVAC vents in ceilng where needed.
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.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Planter in front of store with rodent burrow. Treat and pest proof. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
Why This Matters
PEST INVASION: Open doors allow entry of flies (carry 100+ pathogens), rodents (35+ diseases), and airborne contaminants. One fly can contaminate entire prep area in minutes, landing on 30+ surfaces spreading E. coli, Salmonella.
Code Requirements
Install self-closing devices on ALL exterior doors immediately. Doors must close completely within 3 seconds. No gaps over 1/4 inch. Consider air curtains for frequently used doors. Keep doors closed when not in active use.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Handwashing Signage (C)
No handwash signage in mens room. Provide.
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 personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Remove mixing bowl from in front of electrical boxes above deli in loft. remove out of use equipment from the area clean and organize the space. Remove debris and out of use equipment from basement under store.
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.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood tag in bakery is expired. Provide current.
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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Clean and disinfect all restrooms including employee restrooms and lockerooms in store.
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 cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.