Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 075

301 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 075 four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 12, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 12, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

The pattern that stands out is “wiping cloths use limitation”, which has been cited five times.

By comparison, the average Jamaica Plain facility scores 83, putting Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 075 on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 12, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)

Inspector notes: Replace broken food thermometer

590.004/4-204.112-PF

Clean condition-outer clothing (c)

Inspector notes: Replace aprons once they have been compromised with heavy food soils

590.002/2-304.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints

590.002/2-402.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove heav y grease deposits where needed

590.004/4-202.18-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up appropriotely as discussed

590.003/3-304.14-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue using sponges to clean large greasy pots and pans - use other options as we discussed

590.004/4-101.16-C

Mar 9, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the grates in front of all refrigeration / freezer unts from food spills that fall in between the slots

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up as discussed - seperate buckets and sanitizing solutions for the raw poultry vs. the deli meats

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all plastic containers out for self service by the salad / food service areas are stored in a clean and safe location to reduce potential contamination

590.004/4-903.11-C

Mar 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Pre-assembled breads made with different nuts do not have it identified on the ingredient list - removed and addressed

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the grates in front of all refrigeration / freezer unts from food spills that fall in between the slots

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up seperately - raw foods [ pultry ] and another one or two for fulloy cooked deli meats and sandwichs

590.003/3-304.14-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up as discussed - seperate buckets and sanitizing solutions for the raw poultry vs. the deli meats

590.003/3-304.14-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Relocate any open cheeses beoing stored underneath sliced deli roast beef in the deli case

590.003/3-302.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Identify all the designated hand sinks in the food prep areas as discussed "hand washing only"

590.006/6-301.14-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all plastic containers out for self service by the salad / food service areas are stored in a clean and safe location to reduce potential contamination

590.004/4-903.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside the deli case from the visible salad spills on the glass front - clean the grates and the shelves in the deli case from all visible food soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean vents where needed in the hood

590.004/4-202.18-C

Feb 23, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Pre-assembled breads made with different nuts do not have it identified on the ingredient list - removed and addressed

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside the deli case from the visible salad spills on the glass front - clean the grates and the shelves in the deli case from all visible food soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Relocate any open cheeses beoing stored underneath sliced deli roast beef in the deli case

590.003/3-302.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up seperately - raw foods [ pultry ] and another one or two for fulloy cooked deli meats and sandwichs

590.003/3-304.14-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean vents where needed in the hood

590.004/4-202.18-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Identify all the designated hand sinks in the food prep areas as discussed "hand washing only"

590.006/6-301.14-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 075 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 075 on file is from Sep 12, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 075?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 075.

How does Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 075 compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 075 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 075's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 075 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 075 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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