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FAILThursday, September 23, 2021 at 4:51 PM
Violations Cited
590.004/4-204.13-P
Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (P)
Glass of water with a stainless steel spoon inside being used to stir coffee if needed - discontinue practices - Provide single use stirrers as discussed
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.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Keep all foods elevated off the floors during storage to reduce contamination and so the floors can get properly cleaned
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.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Discontinue using yellow sponges to clean around the counters in the cofee section of the store - use wiping cloths in sanitizer or paper towels
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.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
Remove wiping cloth draped over the faucet of the hand sink by the coffee station
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.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Service Sink (C)
Keep the mop sink clear of clutter and debris so soiled mop water can easiliy dumped in - water in the bucket is very dirty and should be cleaned as needed throughout the day
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.