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Oct 31, 2024
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0 recorded violations
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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Retail Food · Boston, MA
Punjab Mini Mart
1576 Tremont
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsInspection
Dec 29, 2023
Temporarily closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
9 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
As part of the hearing decision from October the owner supposed to provide monthly audits from a licensed trainer. They have not provided these audits as required to continue to operate.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s notes
Several items of prepackaged foods have been compromised due to rodent activity - packages of rice and other foods items out for retail sale have been knawed open and chewed by rodents - remove and discard all compromised foods as we discussed in the grocery aisles where needed
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-201.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
Inspector’s notes
Broken in two seperate pieces a light cover on a two door cooler / freezer in the rear of the store needs tio be removed and repaired as discussed - Plastic food storage containers in the grocery aisles are visibly soiled and compromised - remove and replace as discussed
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean shelving units where needed of the grocery aisles - inside the multi door refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills stains and soils
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floors throughout the store as well as the basement stairway and basment floor from all visible food spills stains and soils - - Clean the perimeter of the walls around the store where the they meet the floor from food spills stains and soils
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove the two empty visibly compromised wall mounted soap dispensers above the coffin freezer unit in the rear of the store
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of rodent droppings as well as live sightings of rodents in basement during inspection - PIC needs to address the situation immediately with his professionally licensed pest control company as this has been an on going occurence over the last few months
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean to remove all unused storage containers - remove and / or replace the plastic self service lottery stand used by customers to fill out lottery slips - clean to remove any and all loose cardboard and debris not in use withthe business
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
When you enter the establishment there is an immediate odor from the rodents. There are large amounts of chewed food products and rodent dropppings in the basement and on the store shelves. This permit is suspended until the infestation can be brought under control.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 29, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 27, 2023
Report filed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Although much of the loose debris not affiliated with the store have been removed and discarded that was in the rear corner of the store there still remains some clutter and debris - discard all items [ paint cans bag of cement - concrete blocks ] not affiliated with the store and / or organize the remaining items as discussed
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floors in the corners of the store especially behind the multi door coolers plastic lottery desk and any other section of the store where visible soils still reside - most of the floors have been properly cleaned and sanitized
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Inspector’s notes
Small area in the ceiling will need to be sealed again as a water stain is still evident -resurface as many times as needed until the area is [ clean - smooth - durable - non absorbant ]
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
All previous glue boards / traps and droppings have been removed and replaces with new ones - behind the small blue lottery desk located by the front door appear to be some droppings still visible - No current pest control reports on site either - IPM reports from your professionally licensed pest control company need to be available on site - this will be written statements from the company stating where all the problematic areas for rodent activity are located as well as the corrective actions that have been taken place and what te company is using to address them
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther
Official wording
Drying Mops (C)
Inspector’s notes
All in use brooms and mops used to clean the floor of the store shall be elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches off the floors after being used -cleaning solution inside the mop bucket shall be emptied throughout the day and then changed as needed then stored in the segragated area of the store as we discussed - sides of the mop sink do not have barriers on either side - if foods available for retail sale are to be sold on the shelving units ocated near to the area - barriers will need to be provided as we discussed during the interview
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 27, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 24, 2023
Temporarily closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
11 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Owner has been sited in the past with repeat violations for ongoing rodent problem that evidently has not been properly addressed at this time- pictures taken inside the store of rodent waste scattered throughout the floors of the store especially underneath the chip racks around the large bags of dry rice and inside the compressors of the multi -door refrigeration / freezer units
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s notes
Discontinue the processs of breaking down 20 - 25 pound bags of dry rice into individual smaller bags to sell to the public - No labels or ingredient list is avaialble - nor is there a proper clean area where this procedure can be conducted - Discontinue practices - the store is catagorized as a " retail store only"
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all foods being sold are elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches to reduce rodent activity and other potential contamination
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Resurface all wooden shelving units used to store bags of rice and other bulk fod items on the floors of the store as discussed to remove all visible stains soils
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean all shelving units in the grocery aisles - clean inside and outside of all freezer / refrigeration units -clean all other food storage surface areas where needed from visible food spills stains and visible rodent droppings - Clean the exterior of all the floor compressors underneath the multi door refrigeration / freezer units from rodent droppings and visible soils
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floors in the corners of the store especially behind the multi door coolers plastic lottery desk and any other section of the store where visible soils still reside - most of the floors have been properly cleaned and sanitized
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Inspector’s notes
there is a section of the ceiling inside the store that appears to have had a water leak - it has visible water damaged in the area - address and repair as discussed
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several glue boards underneath the chip racks and elsewhere throughout the store are covered with dead insects - clean to remove as discussed
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
All previous glue boards / traps and droppings have been removed and replaces with new ones - behind the small blue lottery desk located by the front door appear to be some droppings still visible - No current pest control reports on site either - IPM reports from your professionally licensed pest control company need to be available on site - this will be written statements from the company stating where all the problematic areas for rodent activity are located as well as the corrective actions that have been taken place and what te company is using to address them
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Although much of the loose debris not affiliated with the store have been removed and discarded that was in the rear corner of the store there still remains some clutter and debris - discard all items [ paint cans bag of cement - concrete blocks ] not affiliated with the store and / or organize the remaining items as discussed
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther
Official wording
Drying Mops (C)
Inspector’s notes
All in use brooms and mops used to clean the floor of the store shall be elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches off the floors after being used -cleaning solution inside the mop bucket shall be emptied throughout the day and then changed as needed then stored in the segragated area of the store as we discussed - sides of the mop sink do not have barriers on either side - if foods available for retail sale are to be sold on the shelving units ocated near to the area - barriers will need to be provided as we discussed during the interview
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 24, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 20, 2023
Temporarily closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
10 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Owner has been sited in the past with repeat violations for ongoing rodent problem that evidently has not been properly addressed at this time- pictures taken inside the store of rodent waste scattered throughout the floors of the store especially underneath the chip racks around the large bags of dry rice and inside the compressors of the multi -door refrigeration / freezer units
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s notes
Discontinue the processs of breaking down 20 - 25 pound bags of dry rice into individual smaller bags to sell to the public - No labels or ingredient list is avaialble - nor is there a proper clean area where this procedure can be conducted - Discontinue practices - the store is catagorized as a " retail store only"
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all foods being sold are elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches to reduce rodent activity and other potential contamination
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Resurface all wooden shelving units used to store bags of rice and other bulk fod items on the floors of the store as discussed to remove all visible stains soils
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean all shelving units in the grocery aisles - clean inside and outside of all freezer / refrigeration units -clean all other food storage surface areas where needed from visible food spills stains and visible rodent droppings - Clean the exterior of all the floor compressors underneath the multi door refrigeration / freezer units from rodent droppings and visible soils
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floors throughout the store including the stairs leading to the basement from all visible food spills stains soils and rodent droppings
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several glue boards underneath the chip racks and elsewhere throughout the store are covered with dead insects - clean to remove as discussed
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
An abundance of rodent waste is visble throughout the store - rodent droppings are visible underneath the grocery shelves - around the compressors inside the refrigeration / freezer units and around the large bags of dried rice avaialble for retail sale
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean to remove all clutter and debris gathering in the back / rear corner of the store - remove all items not affiliated with the store - maintain clean and tidy as discussed
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther
Official wording
Drying Mops (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled mops and brooms lying on the floor of the grocery aisle - discontinue and store properly [ off the floors and inside the designated mop sink ] to reduce rodent activity
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 20, 2023 · Original Source