Super Stop & Shop
FAILThursday, September 29, 2022 at 6:21 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw Chicken stored on top of Pork ribs - Discontinue storing poultry with other meats- PIC corrected on site. Poultry should be separate from other meats
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.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Seafood/ Bakery/Produce dept all had soiled knives hanging up in clean knife rack- Discontinue storing soiled equipment and properly wash rinse and sanitize then airdry before storing- Corrected onsite
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
Staff inside the produce area was shucking corn and packaging it using bare hands- PIC instructed him to wash his hands and don gloves while preparing corn Discontinue using bare hands with rte/non rte foods
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(C). Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood sticker is expired in kitchen - Provide a current hood cleaning from a licensed hood cleaning company
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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Severe Ice Build up in Bakery freezer- Remove excess ice build up Oven in Kitchen area is soiled - Clean to remove 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)
Floor Tiles are missing cracked or uneven when stepping over one or 2 they lift up- these tiles are strongly damaged in produce area and in Hotfood areas It is a trip hazard- Repair and replace tiles
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