Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 075
FAILTuesday, September 20, 2011 at 2:35 PM
Violations Cited
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
clean door tracks on flower walk-in clean refrigeration vents through-out packaged salads/jiuce area of aisle 2 clean all shelves through-out aisle 3 (juice side ) aisle 6 aisle 7 aisle 8 (bottom shelves) aisle 9 (tonic side)
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
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
clean floor under behind and between all machines in bottle return area clean floor through-out pharmacy area clean floor through-out and under/behind all shelves/equipment in bakery area clean floors through-out both closets near bathrooms clean floor under and behind all cooking equipment through-out cooked foods area clean floors through-out all walk - in's (bakery seafood produce meat dairy and ice cream) clean floors through-out produce prep area ice machine area stock areas and compactor area
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.
Code Requirements
Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.
Corrective Actions
Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas
42-6-501.113/.114
Premises Maintained
clean area under and surrounding compactor remove all un-necessary articles from rear of bldg. remove all un-used carts from rear of bldg. remove all empty milk crates in meat room deli walk-in
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.