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C-Mart Herald Street

February 8, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Old pork boxes used for storage at meat counter. Discard old pork boxes to prevent contamination.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) Consumer Self-Service Operations (P)critical

Inspector note: Frozen fish balls for self-service sale. Discontinue offering fish balls for self-service. Sell fish balls packaged and labeled to prevent contamination.
code 590.003/3-306.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: Shell stock tags not stored with clams and oysters. Tags must be stored with corresponding shell stock until all pieces are sold then retain tags for 90 days.
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of ice machine at seafood counter with mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector note: Jars of fermented tofu with visible leak and residue around jar lid. Discard jars that are not properly sealed. Corrected on site.
code 590.006/6-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Inspection conducted in response to complaint of rats. Reccommend increasing pest control visits to weekly until rat infestation is under control. Contact pest company regarding burrows along parking lot and outdoor coolers. Rat droppings along front entrance ramp to store and around outside walk-in coolers. Also in dry storage behind produce prep area. Mouse droppings on and under retail shelves and bags of rice. Clean all areas regularly and monitor for activity.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Door seals of outdoor walk-in coolers are not tight fitting allowing entry for pests. Seal on first door has been chewed through by rodents. Repair door seals as needed.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: Repair or replace lights in outdoor coolers to deter pests from entering.
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Clear and discard all debris logs and trash along fence in parking lot and outdoor cooler. Do not store unnecessary items where rats may hide or feed.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Cap any unused pipes around outdoor coolers to prevent rats from burrowing or accessing food storage.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on September 30, 2022: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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