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September 2, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Spoilage Unsafe Foodcritical

Inspector note: Several bananas on front storage rack with evidence of spoilage. PIC discarded and denatured on site. Several qaurter gallons of milk with past expiration dates. PIC removed to return for credit. Several cans of vegetables severley dented. PIC removed for credit. Several Peppers and heads of lettuce with evidence of spoilage. Discard.
code 01-3-101/701.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of excessive "fruit flies". PIC stated he does his own pest control. Discontinue doing own pest control. Provide up to date pest control report by re-inspection.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: No equipment thermometers inside either walk-in coolers. Provide.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Shelves where bananas and watermelons with heavy fruit fly activity and food spoilage. Clean shelving. Several shelves in retail portion of store with evidence of mouse droppings. Clean all shelves with any evidence of mouse droppings. Lower shelf of 3 door True freezer visibly soiled. Defrost and clean to remove. Back storage area with cans of syrup that are leaking on top of of food products. Discard adulterated cans and clean storage area. Heavy ice-build up on condenser pipes in walk-in freezer.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: Dumpster area near loading dock overflowing and very odorous. Clean to remove and address.
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floor of walk-in freezer heavily soiled. Defrost and clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Mop Sink not Provided

Inspector note: Mop sink heavily soiled and cluttered. Clean to remove.
code 42-5-203.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Remove all unecessary furniture and equipment from back storage area.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on July 14, 2009: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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