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Yessenias Market

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Friday, February 1, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Address
3348 WASHINGTON ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
RF
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
46 inspections
10 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 01-3-201.11

Approved Source

Hoimemade empenadas sold at the front counter [ per nterview ]-. Discontinue. PIC placed items in his car

Why This Matters

SEVERE PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT: Unapproved sources bypass all safety controls. Home-prepared foods have caused botulism deaths. Uninspected meat may contain parasites, E. coli O157:H7, or BSE prions. Black market foods linked to tuberculosis, brucellosis outbreaks. Illegal dairy products cause Listeria infections killing 20% of victims. One contaminated batch can sicken hundreds across multiple locations.

Code Requirements

ALL food MUST be from: Licensed, permitted, inspected suppliers; USDA inspected meat and poultry; Grade A dairy products; Approved shellfish dealers on Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List; No home-prepared foods EVER; No wild mushrooms unless certified; Documentation required for all suppliers; Invoices must be kept 90 days.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Discard ALL food from unapproved sources; Obtain approved supplier list from health department; Verify all current suppliers are licensed; Create approved supplier program; Train receiving staff on checking sources; Post list of approved suppliers

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3-201.11
• MINOR 15-4-202.16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Defrost heavy ice build up in the freezer unit

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 34-5-501.111/.115

Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Clean around the barrels from loose trash and debris

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 34.5.501
• MINOR 37-6-201.11

Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Ceiling tiles are briken and visible stained - replace where needed

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

FDA Code: Section 37.6.201
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department