Stop & Shop No. 053
PASSMonday, July 13, 2020 at 3:01 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Deli area / produce area - discontinue storing packaged foods on top of the cooling vents in the front of the self service refrigeration units as well as storing them against the back wall to ensure adaquate cooling. Blocking the vents and over stocking hinders temperature. Store yogurts and self service sandwich's as discussed
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.004/4-101.17-C
Wood Use Limitation (C)
Wooden unsealed boards on the wall in the meat room ? Either remove or resurface as discussed Wooden spoons being used in the deli area wooden utensils can be used according to the food code ( hard wood - Maple ) non porous
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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean underneath the stairway heading towards the meat room in the basement area from all visible food spills loose debris and soils Clean the floors in the flower prep area from visible soils
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
590.006/6-403.11-C
Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (C)
Clean inside the microwave in the employee break room from visible food spills Clean the table surrounding the microwave from spilled potato chips and other foods
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.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Drying Mops (C)
Ensure all mops when not in use are elevated off the floor a minimum of six inches during storage
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.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Several pipes in the ceilings of the basement are visibly soiled throughout several areas clean to remove all visible soils
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.