El Shaddai Market

71 Day St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at El Shaddai Market stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 9, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jamaica Plain restaurant scores 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cat on premises. Remove. Provide most current IPM report from license exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Individual stix of butter are being sold without and ingredients or labeling - they are also melting in the dairy case - removed during inspection
590.003/3-101.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Several foods are being purchased from other " retailm stores " such as Market Basket - discontinue and only purchase from wholesale suppliers
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelving units in the grocery aisles as well as the refrigeration / dairy case and produce case from all visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Apr 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being purchased from a reputable wholesale supplier and not from another retailer such as " Market Basket of Stop & Shop "
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Several customers entering the store are bringing in their dogs without any rebuttle from the PIC - DISCONTINUE practices
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove visibly compromised packages of sliced meats in the cooler [ blown packages out of date ]
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Remove nbroken tin shelving munit in the back of the store
590.004/4-201.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing thermometers inside the coolers where needed
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside the freezers and refrigeration units mfrom visible food spills and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jan 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Several items of canned goods evaporated milk beans are out of code - removed during inspection
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Unpaid fee of the 2023 health permit - foods out for retail sale available for purchase in the grocery aisles - removed immediately
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity - clean all surfaces and keep all exposed foods better stored and properly elevated at the end of each day
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean aell shelving units where needed as well as all other surface areas by the front counter from visible food spills and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to keep all foods elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-302.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the store as well as the lower sections of the walls behind the shelving units from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Sep 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the cat from the pemises - if there is rodent activity you will need to contact a professionally licensed pest control company as discussed
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage in the store
590.003/3-302.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean insie and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all designated hand sink locations
590.006/6-301.14-C
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May 16, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Compliance with food law (pf)
Inspector notes: Several foods being sold for retail sale without proper wholesae receipts o9n site to state where items have been purchases from [ frozen seafood - pastry items ] remove and discontinue selling un til wholesale receipts have been provided
590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Owner was instructed earlier in 2022 that she needs to hav e an exterior sign outside on her storefront stating the new name of the business " El Shaddie" currently the sign reads " Blanco Market " address as discussed
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove the ice build up inside the small coffin case ice cream unit
590.004/4-602.13-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Address accordingly
590.006/6-501.19-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to keep all foods elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage including the back room
590.003/3-302.11-C
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Apr 11, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the cat from the pemises - if there is rodent activity you will need to contact a professionally licensed pest control company as discussed
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all designated hand sink locations
590.006/6-301.14-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage in the store
590.003/3-302.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean insie and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Shaddai Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Shaddai Market on file is from Apr 9, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Shaddai Market?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Shaddai Market.

How does El Shaddai Market compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

El Shaddai Market most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has El Shaddai Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Shaddai Market have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Shaddai Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.