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Dorchester Food Co-Op

November 12, 2024 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 21 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed staff leaving food prep area and coming back to the food prep area to work with food without washing hands. PIC to retrain staff on when to wash.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed coontianers of food and strawberries with visible mold inside and couple cans of beans observed dented. All products were voluntary discard by PIC. PIC to retrain staff on monotoring package integrity
code 590.003/3-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed raw chicken stored on above cherry tomato and raw shelled eggs stored above RTE foods. Discontinue and keep separated.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC to retrain staff on all P's and PF's violation noted. • PIC to retrain staff on all P's and PF's violation noted on the inspection report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep earlier today and the night before. Provide date marking with made/discard date.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen refrigeration units observed soiled from visible food crust and spills interior walking freezer and walking unit observed soiled cook range backsplash observed soiled interior of rinse compartment of 3 bay sink observed soiled meat chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up. Clean and sanitize to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen area handsinks observed blocked by crate and green scrub pads. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time. (Corrected on site)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff working with RTE foods wihout hair restraint. Provide and maintain. (Corrected on site)
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of RTE foods observed without cover. Provide
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Observed containers of powder substances in the kitchen without identification labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: In use utensils observed stored inside the food. Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Multiple boxes of foods observed stored on the floor inside walking freezer. Discontinue/ elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Drain boards (C)

Inspector note: Drain boards at the 3 bay sink observed blocked by frying equipment. Remove
code 590.004/4-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: In line refirgeration unit observed with temp 67F. Repair.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Front of the house handsinks and prep sink observed leaking. Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed floor under all equipments and under warewashing sink with heavy soiled build up.Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen area handsinks observed without employee must wash hands sign. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen storage area and outside area observed heavy clutter by old non use equipments. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired 9.12.24. Provide updated sticker.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Observed cleaning mop stored in stagnat soiled water. Discontinue
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 1, 2024: 21 previous findings did not recur.

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