Compadres Meat Market in ROXBURY, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/12/23

ROXBURY, MA - Compadres Meat Market received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/12/2023.

The facility operates from 3101 WASHINGTON ST in Roxbury, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.

The inspection identified 8 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The second violation involved supervisory requirements. Inspectors documented: (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C). The FDA Food Code mandates that at least one employee with supervisory responsibility be a certified food protection manager to ensure active managerial control. For more information, see FDA certified food protection manager requirements. Language barriers without proper training can lead to misunderstandings.

The third violation involved pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P). The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.

The fourth violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C). According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The fifth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The sixth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Outside Receptacles (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The seventh violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Standards-Quality (P). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The eighth violation concerned pest control. Inspectors documented: Controlling Pests (Pf). The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/12/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Boston Public Health Commission. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Massachusetts Food Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.