Stop & Shop No. 053
FAILThursday, March 4, 2021 at 4:15 PM
Violations Cited
590.003(A)/3-201.11-C
Compliance with Food Law (C)
Packages [2] of eye round steak in the meat case appear altered with blackened edges and loosely wrapped in plastic removed
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Discontinue storing produce agains the front vent in the refrigerated case it is blocking the air flow Do not store fresh produce above the recommenmded fill line DELI CASE : SUSHI out for retail sale is stored in between ready to eat foods remove and relocate MEAT CASE: packages of hamburger stacked too high in the case discontinue
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.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Set up as discussed - one for raw one for ready to eat in the deli and meat dept.
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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-501.11-C
Frozen Food (C)
Frozen packages of cooked shrimp out in the refrigeration unit appear completely thawed either sell fresh or frozen to reduce potential contamination and abuse of quality
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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean all the black shelving in the produce case from visible soils - clean shelving where needed throughout the grocery aisle from all visibloe soils
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 floors and walls in the meat room from all 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