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Dorchester Food Co-Op

April 14, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: 3 package of rotisserie chicken 89F and 4 turkey empanada 109F. PIC voluntarily discard all products. Discussed hot holdin parameters with PIC .
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC to provide active manegerial control
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple 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: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewashing and kitchen main handsink observed without paper towel. Provide . (corrected on site)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple mice droppings observed on grocery shelvings (paper/ cat /dog food). Clean to remove PC to provide current detailed IPM report to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Numerous boxes of food observed stored on the floor inside the walking freezer. Discontinue/ Elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
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: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior and exterior of 4 door refrigeratior unit in the kitchen area observed visibly soiled from food spills and encrusted food. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Walkin floors kitchen floor observed visibly soiled from loose debris and food spills. Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen storage area and outside area observed heavy clutter by old pieces of furniture boxes and empty bottes. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood system sticker observed expired February 4 2025. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on November 12, 2024: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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