Did Stop & Shop No. 412 pass their Boston health inspection?

Stop & Shop No. 412 FAILED their Boston health inspection on December 10, 2019 with 18 violations including 0 critical violations.

Where is Stop & Shop No. 412 located?

Stop & Shop No. 412 is located at 1622 TREMONT ST, Boston, MA.

Stop & Shop No. 412 - Failed Health Inspection

• MINOR 590.003/3-302.11-C

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Ensure rock salt fire wood and other non edible items are stored segragated from ready to eat foods during storage

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Salad bar address as discussed

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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.003/3-602.11-C

Food Labels (C)

Label to properly identify all bulk food containers and clear plastic spray bottles as discussed

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.004/4-101.16-C

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Discontinue

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-101.19-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units in the grocery aisles especially under the milk and juice areas from all visible food spills stains and 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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-202.12-C

CIP Equipment (C)

Meat room: clean ban saw - hamburg machine from visible meat / food deposits - Dairy: clean all floor mixers and proofers from visible soils

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-202.17-C

Kick Plates Removable (C)

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-301.13-C

Drain boards (C)

Replace rusted drain boards and rusted shelving units in the produce and meat room departments

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Replace pads on all heated wrapping machines where needed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-501.12-C

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Replace cutting boards with deep lacerations where needed in all departments but especially in the meat room

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

In all departments [ walk- in refrigeration and freezer units ] as well as all refrigerated food prep rooms in meat / seafood produce dairy and deli areas - clean to remove all visible food spills stains and 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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-201.15-C

Floor Covering Mats and Duckboards (C)

Replace area rugs where needed

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-201.17-C

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Identify drain pipes in the ceiling located above foods in the storage room and provide a barrier to reduce potential contamination as discussed Replace broken missing and / or stained ceiling tiles where needed

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-301.13-C

Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)

soap dispensers on the wall located above sanitizer at the three bay sink- remove

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-301.14-C

Handwashing Signage (C)

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.110-C

Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)

Why This Matters

EXTREME CONTAMINATION RISK: Shoes carry 421,000+ bacteria including E. coli (96% of shoes), C. diff (39% of shoes), and other fecal bacteria. Direct contact with food areas transfers these pathogens immediately. Studies show shoes track in more bacteria than toilet seats.

Code Requirements

Remove ALL personal items from food areas IMMEDIATELY. Establish designated storage: employee lockers/areas completely separate from food; at least 6 feet from any food prep; in separate room if possible. This is a CRITICAL violation requiring immediate correction.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

In all departments ensure personal clothing and belongings are segragated from foods and food service locations

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.16-C

Drying Mops (C)

Ensure all in use mops and brooms are elevated off the floor at least six inches when not in use relocate clip boards placed on the walls in odd locations sych as behind shelving units and unattainable locations that are supposed to be used to hand mops and brooms

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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Stop & Shop No. 412

Violations Cited

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Why This Matters

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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

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Food Labels (C)

Why This Matters

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Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Why This Matters

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Why This Matters

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CIP Equipment (C)

Why This Matters

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Kick Plates Removable (C)

Why This Matters

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Drain boards (C)

Why This Matters

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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Why This Matters

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Cutting Surfaces (C)

Why This Matters

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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Floor Covering Mats and Duckboards (C)

Why This Matters

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Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)

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Handwashing Signage (C)

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Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)

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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

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Drying Mops (C)

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