South Shore Food Mart

May 15, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings15
critical findings4

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR PREP SINK AND WASHROOM HANDSINK WITH EITHER NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES ONSITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: CANDY FISH PUT INTO USED BOX OF OREOS WHILE BEING PACKAGED INTO SMALL BAGGIES. NO HANDWASHING OR GLOVE USAGE AT THIS TIME. ALL CANDY OPEN AND EXPOSED BEING HANDLED WITH BARE HANDS. ALL CANDY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
code 9Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY COMMODITY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED RODENT (MICE) ACTIVITY IN CORNER OF HOT FOOD SECTION BETWEEN WALL AND REACH IN COOLER. APPROIMATELY 20-25 DROPPING NOTED. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FRONT COUNTER AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED MEAT SLICER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT OPEN AND EXPOSED TO PUBLIC WITH NOT SNEEZE GUARD OR SHEILD FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. MANAGER REMOVED EQUIPMENT FROM EXPOSE COUNTER TOP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND OR DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: ALL SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT OF STORE AND REAR STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUND ALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 3, 2024: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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