United National Market
FAILFriday, April 12, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Violations Cited
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Evidence of foods being purchased from other " retail establishments " observed during inspection - all foods that are sold at this facility need to be purchased from reputable " wholesale suppliers only" do not purchaase foods to be sold on site at supermarkets
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Customers walking into the store with pets not on leraches - PIC not asking the question iin stating are these dogs " service animals " provide signage by the entrance as we discussed - store owner / managers are allowed to ask two [2] questions #1 [ Is that a serve animal - #2 what service does this animal provide "address
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Relocate all chemicals pet foods and laundry detergents away from retail foods and ready to eat foods ibeing sold in the store to reduce potential 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.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
All foods need to be elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage as we discussed
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Service Sink (C)
Maintain the area where soiled waste water is to be emptied into clutter free and cleaned prperly after use - this will assist in the removal of obnoxious odors
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.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Clean floors throughout the entire store from all visible food spills stains and soils
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Clean to remove all soils and food spills on the lower section off the walls behind all refrigeration and freezer units and behind the bread and chip / snack racks
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition