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PASSMonday, March 7, 2022 at 8:06 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-302.11-P
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Eggs in retail cooler stored over ready to eat packaged foods. Store eggs below packaged foods to avoid possible contamination.
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.
590.003/3-306.11-P
Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
Multiple containers of dried foods for self service without covers or protection from possible contamination from consumers. Provide covers.
Why This Matters
Cross-contamination can spread dangerous pathogens throughout the facility
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
No ware washing facilities on site only a hand sink and domestic kitchen sink. Discontinue cutting any foods for repackaging without ware washing facilities for washing rinsing and sanitizing equipment. Retail Food permit does not allow food preparation on site.
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.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Variance Requirement (Pf)
Dried fish in reduced oxygen packaging paked on site with home-style device. Discontinue packing any foods with Food Saver appliance. Provide information regading water activity of fish product.
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. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Food Labels (Pf)
Multiple items for sale without any labeling. Foods for retail self service must have complete labeling information on the package.
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. Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.