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United National Market

FAIL

Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 2:15 PM

Address
134 BUNKER HILL ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Category
RF
Violations
6 total
Facility History
42 inspections
14 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12

Food Container Labels

ON BABY FOODS-do not cover any information ( words or numbers) with the price sticker-

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 02.3.602
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

WALK-IN COOLER & DISPLAY CASES-remove the cardboard from shelves CARDBOARD can not be cleaned & holds moisture & "germs" & does not allow proper airflow--

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.

FDA Code: Section 15.4.202
• MINOR 17-4-204.112/.115

Equipment Thermometers

WALK-IN REFRIDGE-replace broken thermometer-thermometer reading 100 degrees F -inspectors test=40 degrees F.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 17.4.204
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

MILK DISPLAY CASE- clean the "floor" of the milk display case of built grime & debris--

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

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 25-4-904.11

Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed

STORE all paper goods off the floor at least 6 inches ( toilet tissue on floor )

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.

FDA Code: Section 25.4.904
• MINOR 32-6-301.11-02.11

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

RESTROOM-provide single use towels -( roller is empty )

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 32.6.301
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