The Norwood Board of Health voted to retain a $100 fine against Suresh Incorporated (doing business as Quick Stop Market) after repeated failures to post its food-service license.

Board members said the establishment had been cited multiple times since 2022 for not posting its permit and had received education on the requirement; the board kept the fine after members discussed past courtesy warnings. Board members also said staff can print and post the permit if the business cannot access a printer.

Barathil, who identified himself as the owner of the Quick Stop Market, told the board the business had switched to digital licensing and that they currently do not have a printer. “I don't have a printer. We are a small business,” he said. The owner said he showed inspectors the license digitally on the second inspection and said he had posted mailed copies in prior years before the licensing process moved online.

A board member noted the problem was recurring. Records cited by staff showed the permit was not posted on April 20, 2022, and March 28, 2023, and again during the most recent inspection. The board's enforcement discussion emphasized that inspectors had previously provided education and that this was the third documented instance since 2022.

The board told the owner to ensure someone posts the January 1 permit when it is issued and reiterated staff assistance with printing if necessary.

Votes at a glance: Retain $100 fine for failure to post license — motion to retain the fine was made and the board recorded an affirmative vote (“Aye”) and the board chair announced the fine would stand.

Ending: The owner acknowledged the board's decision and said he would take steps to prevent a future lapse.