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Stop & Shop No. 053

FAIL

Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 7:49 PM

Address
713 E BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Category
RF
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
84 inspections
39 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 03-3-501.16

Hot Holding

Fried chicken parts packaged and out for self service - hot holding issue - temperatures ranging from 118F - 127F - CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN IMMEDIATELY - REMOVED FROM SERVICE

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
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

Store all packaged meats at a leval that does not inhibit air flow at the front of the meat case - maintain a good air flow Several packages are to high and seem warm to the touch - address

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 08.3.305
• MINOR 16-4-301.12

Three Compartment Sink

Three bay sink in the flower refrigeration unit - wash basin shall be located beside the hand sink if there is n barrier flow should be hand sink -wash - rinse - sanitize ] A barrier at the left side of the hand sink will also be acceptable

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 16.4.301
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

Provide working equipment thermometers in all refrigeration units discussed during the interview Provide where needed

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

Clean bottom shelving of all multi door refrigeration units - multi door freezer units - bottom of meat case and all other refrigeration units discussed during inspection from visible food spills stains and soils

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
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department