Ming's Supermarket in ROXBURY, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/19/23

ROXBURY, MA - Health department officials identified compliance issues at Ming's Supermarket in an inspection dated 04/19/2023.

The facility operates from 1102 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 7 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The second violation concerned pest management. Inspectors documented: (A) Consumer Self-Service Operations (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. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.

The third violation regarded storage procedures. Inspectors documented: Food Labels (Pf). Improper storage can lead to cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat foods.

The fourth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The fifth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C). Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The sixth violation related to pest management. 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. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.

The seventh violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/19/2023 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.