Stop & Shop No. 412
PASSThursday, November 4, 2021 at 12:46 PM
Violations Cited
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed food debris in drain of hand sink in prepared foods area. Sink was not able to drain. Handsinks should be for handwashing only.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Employee in bakery working with food without hair restraint. PIC corrected on site.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RISK: Average person sheds 50-100 hairs daily. Each hair can carry up to 1 million bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus from hair causes rapid food poisoning (1-6 hours) with severe nausea, vomiting, and cramps. Cannot be killed by reheating once toxin forms.
Code Requirements
All staff handling food MUST wear: hairnets, caps, or effective hair restraints covering all hair; beard nets for facial hair over 1/4 inch; no loose hair touching shoulders. Provide hair restraints for all staff immediately.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
No thermometer present in seafood grab and go cooler. Person in charge corrected on site.
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 temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Multiple areas in store in need of cleaning. Sides of fryolater in deli area have grease build up. Under the fryolater in deli has grease build up. Wall behind fryolater area in deli has soils. Walls in the warewash area behind seafood has soil build up. Handles of proofbox and under prep table in bakery area have heavy soils. Bottom of dairy case has soils. Floors in basement have soils. Clean to remove all 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.