Star Markets No. 2576

January 9, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings4
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Basement still found with odors and standing water. Clean and disinfect. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Determine source of water in basment and make all necessary repairs. Forward detailed plumbers report to isdhealth@boston.gov. Spoke with Alan Deone from Able Construction LLC on site who stated that leak maybe from a grease trap. Provide any and all details.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Bakery walls behind prep counter with peeling paint. Clean and resurface. Grocery walkin freezer is constructed of unsealed concrete with visible cracks. Repair/resurface with cleanable materials. Door frame to grocery walkin freezer with exposed wood and broken sheet metal.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Planter in front of store with rodent burrow. Treat and pest proof. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (P)critical

Inspector note: Chicken breasts final cooking temperature 137F being packaged for retail sale. COS. PIC returned product to oven to cook to above 165F. Retrain staff.
code 590.003/3-401.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations sited. Provide active managerial control.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: Oysters and steamers in display case without shellstock tags. Maintain tags with product until sold out and write last date sold on back of tag on line provided.
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)

Inspector note: Vegetable wash in use not registering when tested with strip. Chemical was almost empty at dispenser when checked. COS.
code 590.003/3-302.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Sandwich station in deli is inoperable. Repair.
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No hand soap in mens room. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Dry storage shelving in back room with sugar is not 6" off the floor. Elevate by 6"
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Grocery receiving walkin freezer door with broken gaskets missing door sweep. Replace.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector note: Cases of single use articles stored on floor in loft above bakery and in front of electrical boxes. Store properly.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Meat room grease trap with rust and hole clean and resurface.
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)

Inspector note: Standing water with odors in basement. PIC states Sump Pump recently malfunctioned and is in process of being repaired. Provide any and all details pertaining to repairs to basement water and odor issue and forward them to isdhealth@boston.gov. Repair/clean/disinfect/deodorize the basement. Remove noixous odors. Odors do not seem to be permeating into store above at this time. PIC states LG plumbing was out Thursday and odors seemed to dissipate at retail level after their visit.
code 590.005/5-403.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector note: Stained ceiling tiles near deli retail. Replace. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)

Inspector note: Clean HVAC vents in ceilng where needed.
code 590.006/6-202.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: No handwash signage in mens room. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove mixing bowl from in front of electrical boxes above deli in loft. remove out of use equipment from the area clean and organize the space. Remove debris and out of use equipment from basement under store.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood tag in bakery is expired. Provide current.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Clean and disinfect all restrooms including employee restrooms and lockerooms in store.
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 2, 2024: 4 findings recurred. 17 previous findings did not recur.

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